Ireland vs England Prediction: Hold on to your hats

No Call ups for Marcus Rashford, Kyle walker and Jordan Henderson as Lee Carsley take on Ireland on Saturday. The Three Lions will be on the hunt for three points and nothing less. 

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Ireland Captain Seamus Coleman and striker Evan Ferguson are both named in the squad. Jayson Molumby receives his first call up since November 2023, while Chiedozie Ogden and Nathan Collins who were ruled out of the Hungary and Portugal matches through injury return to the squad. Goalkeeper Gavin Ogbene remains a long-term absentee with an Achilles injury. Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen is set to miss his first match since 2020 as he withdrew from the squad through injury.

England's interim boss Lee Carsley has left out the experienced Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson. He is unable to select Jude Bellingham and Luke Shaw due to injury. Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire make a return to the Three Lions camp. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins who were originally named in the Carsley squad, were sent back to their clubs for assessment on minor injuries. Lee Carsley has reassured fans that Harry Kane remains the Three Lions Captain.

Ireland's Predicted Line-up (4-3-3): Kelleher, O'Shea, O'Brien, Scales, Ogbene, Smallbone, Knight, Brady, McAteer, Idah, Szmodics.

England's Predicted Line-up (3-4-3): Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Guehi, Konsa, Rice, Mainoo, Saka, Eze, Gordon, Kane.

Both Teams to Score - Yes 40/31

England has enjoyed this fixture with no losses in their last four encounters against Ireland. The last time Ireland secured a win against England, Ronald Reagan was still president of the United States of America. That win cam in the 1988 Euros, that is a long time ago.

A lot has changed since then and the fortune of these two football nations have steered in two different directions, with England Establishing the Premier League in 90s and seeing their league become the worlds biggest league. Many of the players in the Ireland squad play their football in England.

An area of concern for both teams is their defence record over the last 5 matches. Ireland have failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 out of their last 5 matches. While England have failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 out of their last 5 matches. They have also been the first team to concede a goal in the 4 out of the their last 5 matches. As confident as I am that England will win this match, I am cautious enough to give Ireland credit enough to secure a goal or two in this match.

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