Lee Carsley, the manager of the English national team, spoke to ITV ahead of their Nations League match against Finland at Wembley Stadium. Carsley emphasized the importance of playing at home and putting on an exciting, attacking performance for the fans. He expressed confidence in debutant Angel Gomes and highlighted Rico Lewis’s versatility in the team.
The match against Finland holds significance as it pays tribute to former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who passed away recently. The Finnish team, ranked 63rd in the world, features familiar names like Teemu Pukki and Glen Kamara in their starting lineup. England makes four changes to their starting XI, with Gomes making his first start and Harry Kane set to earn his 100th cap.
The England lineup includes Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Konsa, Lewis, Gomes, Rice, Grealish, Saka, Kane, and Gordon. Finland’s lineup consists of Hradecky, Stahl, Hoskonen, Ivanov, Uronen, Peltola, Keskinen, Schuller, Jensen, Kamara, and Pukki. The match is officiated by referee Morten Krogh from Denmark.
The game at Wembley promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to secure a crucial victory in the Nations League. The atmosphere at the stadium is expected to be emotional, with a tribute to Eriksson before kick-off. With new faces in the England team and familiar names in the Finnish lineup, the stage is set for an exciting clash between the two sides.
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