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Is Finland v England on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Nations League game online tonight

England football team take on Finland football today aiming to bounce back from a disappointing defeat at the hands of Greece.

September’s promising Nations League wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland were followed by boos from those left at Wembley after seeing Greece seal a late, but thoroughly deserved, 2-1 victory.

Lee Carsley’s bold, attack-minded line-up was flawed and the performance damaged the England Under-21s manager’s chances of permanently succeeding Gareth Southgate as senior team boss.

But the trip to Helsinki offers the chance for a quick response. Here is everything to know about the game.

When is Finland v England?

The Nations League match takes place today, Sunday 13 October, with kick-off at 5pm BST at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.

How to watch

Finland v England will be broadcast live on ITV1 and STV in Scotland. Viewers can stream the match live via the ITVX app and website, and on the STV Player.

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Team news

Lee Carsley has made six changes to the side that lost 2-1 to Greece in midweek. In goal, Dean Henderson replaces Jordan Pickford.

In defence, Kyle Walker and Marc Guehi replace Rico Lewis and Levi Colwill, while Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon are replaced in midfield by Jack Grealish and Angel Gomes. There’s a re-shuffle in midfield, with Jude Bellingham dropping back from the more attacking role he had last time out; Cole Palmer will presumably be on the right wing this time too.

In attack, Harry Kane plays as a lone striker as Phil Foden drops to the bench.

Confirmed line-ups

Finland XI: Hradecky, Peltola, Ivanov, Hoskonen, Kamara, Jensen, Schüller, Alho, Uronen, Källman, Keskinen

England XI: Henderson; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Alexander-Arnold; Rice, Gomes; Grealish, Bellingham, Palmer; Kane

Odds

Finland 8/1

Draw 4/1

England 3/10

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Prediction

England must react with a more convincing performance and Carsley will surely find a better balance in this match, with an orthodox striker like Harry Kane set to lead the line. Finland 0-1 England.

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