England take on Greece for the first time in 18 years in the Nations League at Wembley tonight.
Lee Carsley is searching for a third straight win as Three Lions interim manager as he states his case to be named as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor.
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Both sides won their opening two Group B2 games, convincingly defeating the Republic of Ireland and Finland respectively, but the Greeks currently sit top due to their superior goal difference.
England come into the game as heavy favourites, and have never lost to Greece in nine previous meetings, seven of which they won. It is the 2-2 draw and David Beckham’s last-minute free kick 23 years ago this month that sent England to the 2002 World Cup, though, that remains the standout moment.
The Three Lions will be looking to extend that record to 10 games, as they look to make an instant return to Nations League A.
Tributes are set to be paid at Wembley to Greece international and former Sheffield United defender George Baldock, who has died at the age of 31.
Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs Greece is scheduled for a 7:45pm BST kick-off tonight on Thursday October 10, 2024.
The match will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.
Where to watch England vs Greece
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live and free-to-air on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.
Free highlights: The ITVX app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 10pm tonight.
England vs Greece team news
England XI: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Colwill, Lewis, Rice, Foden, Saka, Palmer, Gordon, Bellingham
Subs: Henderson, Pope, Guehi, Walker, Gallagher, Livramento, Jones, Watkins, Angel, Solanke, Madueke
Greece XI: Vlachodimos, Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Giannoulis, Siopis, Kourbelis, Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis, Pavlidis.
Subs: Tzolakis, Mandas, Vagiannidis, Retsos, Douvikas, Pelkas, Chatziglovanis, Chatzidiakos, Konstan
England vs Greece prediction
Despite the likely absence of Kane, it’s hard to see anything but a comfortable win for England here against a side that currently sit down in 48th in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Another straightforward victory and impressive attacking performance at Wembley will do Carsley’s permanent job prospects no harm at all.
England to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
England wins: 7
Draws: 2
Greece wins: 0
England vs Greece match odds
England to win: 2/9
Draw: 4/1
Greece to win: 19/2
