Thursday, England receives Ireland in a friendly meeting. The two teams want to prepare their Nations League matches as well as possible.
England vs Ireland Free Betting Tips
With a record of 7 wins and a draw, England easily dominated Group A of the qualifiers for Euro 2021 and are therefore qualified for the finals. Semi-finalist of the 1st Nations League, the Three Lions started the new edition last September. Engaged in group 2 of League A, they are currently 3rd in the standings with 7 points taken in 4 matches. After a victory in Iceland (0-1) and a draw in Denmark (0-0) in September, Harry Kane’s partners then won against Belgium (2-1) before being surprised at home, by Denmark (0-1). At the last rally, England also won a disputed friendly against Wales (3-0).
3rd in its qualifying group for Euro 2021, Ireland did not manage to directly stamp its ticket for the group stage. Qualified for the play-offs, the selection dashed its last hopes of qualification by losing in Slovakia in October (0-0, elimination following penalties). Defender Shane Duffy’s partners are also poor in Group 4 of the Nations League B. They took a point in Bulgaria (1-1) and against Wales (0-0) but lost their 2 games against Finland (0-1 at home and 1-0 away).
Staff for England vs Ireland
Not starting at the club, defenders Stones and Rose, midfielder Maddison and young striker Greenwood have not been called for this rally while fullback Alexander-Arnold, midfielder Phillips and striker Ings are injured. Otherwise, the Three Lions have no shortage of talent. The attacking duo could consist of Kane and Rashford unless Calvert-Lewin, excellent with Everton, is started. In midfield, Declan Rice (West Ham) takes more and more place in the selection.
The Irish coach will have to do without the experienced striker Shane Long (17 goals in 85 caps). The usual captains Randolph (West Ham), Coleman (Everton), Duffy (Celtic), Doherty (Tottenham), McClean (Stoke), Brady (Burnley) and McCarthy (Crystal Palace) are present. in front, the young Brighton striker Connolly (20) is brought to take more responsibility.
Betting Tips: England
Odds: 1.35
