England are in pole position to win Nations League Group B2 and will do so if they defeat the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
Both sides are coming off wins on Thursday, and England are currently on 12 points in the group, level with Greece.
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England Recent Form
England have won four and lost one of their 2024/25 Nations League matches.
After surprisingly losing to Greece at Wembley in October, they gained their revenge on Thursday, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and Curtis Jones and an own-goal by Odysseas Vlachodimos.
England Injury News
A huge number of key players withdrew from the England squad prior to the first match, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill and Aaron Ramsdale all missing.
There is a fresh injury from the Greece match, as Ezri Konsa was forced off with a knock.
Harry Kane was only a substitute on Thursday, but Lee Carsley has confirmed that he will start against Ireland.
Last England Lineup
Here's how England lined up against Greece.
Ireland Recent Form
In October, Ireland defeated Finland 2-1 before losing 2-0 to Greece.
They got back to winning ways on Thursday with another narrow win against the Fins, with Evan Ferguson scoring the only goal of the game.
Ireland Injury News
Ireland have a couple of fresh selection concerns. Jason Knight will need to be replaced as he is suspended following his booking against Finland, while Festy Ebosele limped off with an injury in that one.
Last Ireland Lineup
Here's how Ireland lined up against Finland.
England - Player To Watch
Harry Kane was rested from the beginning of the game against Greece so will be raring to go from the start here. He has 19 goals in 18 starts in all competitions for club and country this season.
Ireland - Player To Watch
Evan Ferguson has struggled with injuries this season but looks to finally be back towards his top level of fitness and scored the winning goal against Finland which will give his confidence a boost.
England vs Ireland - Prediction
Ireland's win against Finland was hard-fought and England had a pretty easy time against Greece, while the Three Lions have the likes of Kane coming into the XI. Carlsey's men will have too much for the Boys in Green.
Scoreline prediction - England 3-0 Ireland
