England battle the USA at the World Cup tonight, looking to seal their spot in the last-16 in Qatar.
A thumping 6-2 win over Iran on Monday has allayed any fears over the Three Lions’ form heading into the tournament, having not won a competitive game in over a year before heading to the Middle East.
The USA were cruising against Wales later in the day but had to settle for a point after Gareth Bale’s late converted penalty, meaning defeat to Gareth Southgate and Co. would leave them under real pressure in their final group-stage match.
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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game tonight.
Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs USA is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Friday November 25, 2022.
The Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar will host the match.
Where to watch England vs USA
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 6.05pm.
Live stream: The ITV Hub will broadcast the match live online.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick and Nizaar Kinsella at the game.
England vs USA team news
England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Bellingham, Rice, Mount; Saka, Kane, Sterling.
USA XI: Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams; Musah, Weah, Wright; Pulisic.
England vs USA prediction
The Americans will prove a tougher test than Iran four days’ earlier and Southgate will make sure England do not get ahead of themselves after scoring six for just the second ever time at a World Cup.
Iran proved England can be got at, and USA certainly did as much against Wales, but the Three Lions’ extra quality should shine through.
England to win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
England wins: 8
Draws: 1
USA wins: 2
These two teams have twice previously met at a World Cup, in 1950 and 2010, with the Three Lions never winning.
England vs USA match odds
England win: 1/2
Draw: 10/3
USA: 6/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
