JAKARTA Victory in the last match of Group B League 2 UEFA Nations League against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday night 17 November will ensure England return to League A. This match is also a separation for Lee Carsley as interim coach, two months after he made his debut with a 2-0 win over his own country.
Without pressure to answer speculation about his future, Carsley managed to bring England to play loose last Thursday night. England managed to avenge defeat to Greece in October with a landslide victory 3-0 in Athens.
In that match,waly Watkins, who was trusted to replace Harry Kane, opened the scoring in the first seven minutes. Vlachodimos' own goal and Curtis Jones' brilliant touch ensured England won an important victory that put them at the top of the standings.
Victory over Ireland at Wembley will ensure automatic promotion to League A for the UK. After that, Carsley will return to his duties in the youth team, while Thomas Tuchel prepares to take over the senior team. However, if England fail to win, they will have to go through a promotional playoffs to reach League A.
Despite having a less impressive home record in the Nations League only winning four of England's 10 matches still seeded against Ireland, who no longer had a chance to qualify.
Meanwhile, this match had no significant impact on the Republic of Ireland. Heimir Hallgrimsson's team has confirmed their third position after beating Finland 1-0 on Thursday night. Evan Ferguson's only goal and Caoimhin Kel's brilliant save from a Finnish penalty became a crucial moment in the match.
However, Ireland failed to score or win against other teams in the group, except Finland. Their last defeat to England in Dublin in September where Jack Grealish and Declan Rice became the decisive extended Ireland's unwinned record against England since 1988.
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Carsley has confirmed that Harry Kane will start after only playing as a substitute in the previous match. However, Ezri Konsa may be absent due to a pelvic injury, so Taylor Harwood-Bellis or Jarell Quansah can get their debut in the senior team. In attack, Jarrod Bowen and Morgan Rogers may be playing as an alternative option, while Jude Bellingham remains in the attacking midfield position.
Ireland had to lose Jason Knight due to accumulated yellow cards, while Festy Ebosele was doubtful after injury. Jayson Molumby is predicted to replace Knight in midfield, while Troy Parrott has the potential to replace Sammie Szmodics in front lines.
With high motivation to secure promotions, Britain is expected to appear dominant in front of their supporters at Wembley.
Estimated Composition of English Players (4-2-3-1):Pickford; Lewis, Guehi, Harwood-Bellis, Hall; Gallagher, Gomes; Bowen, Bellingham, Rogers; Kane
Republic of Ireland (4-4-2): Kelekerat; Doherty, Collins, Scales, O'Dowda; McAteer, Cullen, Molumby, Johnston; Parrott, Ferguson
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