ENGLAND take on Hungary in their Nations League opener as the Three Lions step up preparations for the Qatar World Cup
Matches against Italy, Germany and Hungary again follow in quick succession as Gareth Southgate monitors his squad ahead of the big one.
Southgate handed first call-ups to Jarrod Bowen and James Justin in his 27-man England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.
The Three Lions boss said about Bowen: “He’s a goal threat, he’s direct, his journey is really interesting in terms of the experiences he’s had.
“It’s a reminder that you don’t just have to be at an elite academy and come through that pathway, playing in the lower divisions and to have that experience is a great route to go.
“He works incredibly hard for the team, which we want all our forward players top do. He’s thoroughly deserved his call up.”
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When is Hungary vs England?
Hungary vs England takes place on Saturday, June 4.
The Nations League fixture kicks off at 5pm BST.
It takes place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Only local children will be allowed to attend after Hungary were slapped with a stadium for racist behaviour of their supporters during Euro 2020.
Last time the teams met they played out a 1-1 draw at Wembley.
What TV channel and live stream is Hungary vs England on?
Hungary vs England will be broadcast live on Channel 4 as the first game of the channel’s Three Lions deal.
Channel 4’s deal to take England’s Nations League fixtures from Sky Sports means that all Three Lions matches will be shown live on free-to-air television until 2024.
Team news
Hungary have no injury concerns with star man Dominik Szoboszlai now back for the country after missing Euro 2020 last year.
Adam Szalai will be hoping to become one of Hungary’s top ten appearance makers with a start in Budapest for this one.
Fikayo Tomori will be expected to start one of England’s Nations League matches after being called up to the squad.
So far, the AC Milan star has only played friendlies, meaning he is still eligible for Canada and Nigeria until he plays in an official match.
Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier, Tyrone Mings and Emile Smith Rowe have been left out of the squad.
Trent Alexander Arnold’s fitness will be assessed after he struggled in the Champions League final.
England squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Burnley), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), James Justin (Leicester City) Harry Maguire (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Crystal Palace, loan from Chelsea), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham United), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
Forwards: Tammy Abraham (AS Roma), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)