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      Why is David Raya not playing for Arsenal against Brentford?

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      DAVID RAYA has quickly replaced Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal’s No.1 in between the sticks – but the Spaniard will NOT be in goal against his former side Brentford.Arsenal are hoping to build on their 3-1 Burnley win before the international break this evening.
      Arsenal comfortably beat Burnley before the international breakCredit: Getty
      And usually, Mikel Arteta has a goalkeeper selection headache since the arrival of David Raya.
      But on this occasion, the Gunners boss has no choice but to throw his ex-No.1 in the firing line once again.
      Find out why below…
      Why is David Raya not playing against Brentford?
      Arsenal keeper David Raya is forced to stand aside as he only joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford.
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      Premier League rules state that loan players cannot play against their parent clubs.
      This means that Aaron Ramsdale is set to start his first top-flight game since the Gunners’ 3-1 win against Manchester United on September 3.
      And legend David Seaman is hoping the England international grabs this opportunity with two hands.
      What has been said?
      Aaron Ramsdale’s father, Nick, revealed that he was shocked at how his son was dropped from the squad.
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      On the Highbury Squad podcast, Ramsdale said: “We did not have a clue. I don’t have a clue, our family didn’t have a clue, Aaron didn’t have a clue that he was not carry on playing.
      “All of a sudden, he’s not been played.
      “You just have to look at it personally and I’m probably saying too much but: Aaron is going to be the cup goalkeeper, and David Raya is going to the main man unless something happens, an injury or a sending-off.
      “And Aaron’s got to live with that and he is living with that even though he’s not been told. By anybody.
      “Aaron lost that smile, And it’s difficult to see him there.”
      When is Brentford vs Arsenal?

      Arsenal’s thrilling game against Brentford is TODAY – Saturday, November 25.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm GMT
      Gtech Community Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 17,520 fans.
      Reiss Nelson’s early strike was enough to help the Gunners knock Brentford out of the Carabao Cup when these two teams last met. More

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      Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card as Irish hero seeks revenge

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      KATIE TAYLOR will be seeking revenge as she takes on Chantelle Cameron for the second time on Saturday night.The Irish boxing star suffered the first defeat of her career when the two last fought in May.
      Katie Taylor will have her rematch with Chantelle Cameron on SaturdayCredit: REUTERS
      Chantelle Cameron was victorious when the two last met in MayCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Cameron ruined Taylor’s Dublin homecoming after snatching the win on points last time out.
      But on Saturday night, The ‘Bray Bomber’ will have a second crack at Cameron’s undisputed light-welterweight belts on home soil.
      Taylor goes into the bout confident of avenging the only loss of her career, despite being the underdog.
      When is Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2?

      Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 will take place on Saturday, November 25th.
      The main card is set to begin at 7pm GMT.
      Ring-walks for the main event are expected at approximately 10.30pm GMT.
      The bout will be held at the 3Arena in Dublin.

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      What TV channel is Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 on and can it be live streamed?

      Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      In the UK, you can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

      Who is on the Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor 2 undercard?
      Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on Saturday night:

      MAIN EVENT: Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron 2 – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO super-lightweight title
      Paddy Donovan vs Danny Ball
      Gary Cully vs Reece Mould
      Skye Nicolson vs Lucy Wildheart – for WBC interim featherweight title
      John Cooney vs Liam Gaynor
      Zelfa Barrett vs Costin Ion
      Thomas Carty vs Dan Garber
      Emmet Brennan vs Jamie Morrissey
      Giorgio Visioli vs Lee Anthony Sibley

      What’s been said?
      Speaking before the fight, Taylor said: “I just can’t wait to fight at this stage, where I’m seen as the underdog fighter.
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      “Whoever walks to the ring first or second, all that stuff is irrelevant.
      “I’m just excited and hungry for the rematch. I can’t wait to step in there on Saturday and perform the way I know I can.”
      Cameron said pre-fight: “I can’t be complacent, I’m never complacent.
      “Katie is a great fighter and I know that all she wants is revenge, I gave her a first defeat, so for me I have to be better.
      “Jamie and I have been watching it over and over, and I am sick of watching it because I did make so many mistakes, some bits of it I cringe at so I know that I have more gears to go through.
      “I have to come back to Dublin, do the business again and then carry on with my career.” More

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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule for FINAL race of a Verstappen-dominated season

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      WE have come to the end of what has been a thrilling F1 season as the drivers prepare for the Abu Dhabi GP – and it was complete domination by Max Verstappen.The Red Bull legend goes into the final race of this campaign a staggering 276 points ahead of second-place Sergio Perez.
      Lando Norris was all smiles after his horror crash during the Las Vegas GPCredit: Instagram @Landonorris
      And Verstappen avoided Lando Norris’ horror crash in Las Vegas last weekend to win and take his tally up to 18 for the calendar year.
      Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton blew his chance of jumping up to second by finishing seventh on the Sin City circuit.
      However, the British mogul is guaranteed to secure a spot on the podium no matter what the final result is.
      But only four points separate Mercedes in second and Ferrari in third which makes it interesting.
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      When is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023?

      The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 1pm GMT – 5pm local time.
      Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is the allocated track for this final event and it can host approximately 60,000 spectators.
      Max Verstappen finished in pole position during the 2022 edition.

      What TV channel is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

      FULL schedule
      Friday, November 24

      Practice 1 – 9:30am
      Practice 2 – 1pm

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      Saturday, November 25

      Practice 3 – 10:30am
      Qualifying – 2pm

      Sunday, November 26

      Race – 1pm

      Race times in GMT which is +4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi
      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

      Driver standings
      Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 549
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 273
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 232
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 200
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 200
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 195
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 188
      George Russell / Mercedes / 160
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 89
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 73
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 62
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 58
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 27
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 13
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 6
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 1
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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      When is the Euro 2024 play-off draw? Dates revealed as Wales learn pathway to Germany tournament – stream FREE, TV, pots

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      TEAMS have been handed one last chance to book their spot at Euro 2024 through the play-off – and Wales is one of them.Robert Page’s men finished behind Turkey and Croatia in qualifying Group D having failed to beat the Turkish opposition in their final fixture.
      Wales will have to qualify through the play-offsCredit: Getty
      And Wales will hope to join England and Scotland on that plane to Germany next year, along with 17 other already-qualified nations.
      However, it won’t be easy as Robert Lewandowski’s Poland could be one of the teams they have to face to get there.
      But that is dependable on the path Wales has been allocated for the play-off.
      When is the Euro 2024 play-off draw?

      The Euro 2024 play-off draw will take place TOMORROW – Thursday, November 23.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
      The House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland is the chosen venue for the play-off draw.
      Twelve teams will be drawn out of a hat for the play-offs but only three teams can qualify for the tournament in 2024.

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      How can I watch the Euro 2024 play-off draw and will it be for FREE?

      Fans can watch the Euro 2024 play-off draw for FREE in the UK via UEFA.com
      Alternatively, football lovers can head to the official Euro 2024 app to live stream the entire event.
      SunSport will have coverage of the draw as the teams are announced through our live blog.

      Who will be in the Euro 2024 play-off?

      Poland
      Finland
      Estonia
      Ukraine
      Iceland
      Israel
      Bosnia and Herzegovina
      Georgia
      Greece
      Luxembourg
      Kazakhstan
      Wales

      How does the play-off draw work and what is the pathway?
      Three draws will be held to determine which semi-final pairing within each play-off path is given the right to host the play-off final.
      Semi-finals – Path A: Poland vs Estonia, Wales vs Finland / Ukraine / Iceland
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      Semi-finals – Path B: Israel vs Ukraine / Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Finland / Ukraine
      Semi-finals – Path C: Georgia vs Luxembourg, Greece vs Kazakhstan
      Finals – Path A: Poland / Estonia vs Wales / Finland / Ukraine / Iceland (hosts to be drawn)
      Final – Path B: Israel / Ukraine / Iceland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina / Finland / Ukraine (hosts to be drawn)
      When are the play-off fixtures?
      There will be six semi-final fixtures played on March 21, 2024 followed by three final matches on March 26, 2024.
      The winning teams of the finals complete the 24-team Euro 2024 in Germany. More

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      Why is Man City vs Liverpool on Sky Sports at 12:30pm instead of TNT Sports?

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Liverpool go to war for the Premier League’s top spot – but there has been a slight altercation on where to watch it.The Treble winners will be determined to return to winning ways after letting two points slip at Stamford Bridge before the international break.
      Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-1 when the sides last metCredit: AP
      While red-hot Liverpool are hoping that they can build on a solid 3-0 victory against Brentford that same weekend.
      However, fans are confused as the match will be televised in an unusual time slot on Sky Sports.
      Why is Man City vs Liverpool on Sky Sports at 12:30pm instead of TNT Sports?
      A local safety advisory group – which includes members of the police – were concerned about the prospect of an early evening kick-off when Manchester City face Liverpool.
      There have been several issues with fan trouble and behaviour surrounding the fixture in the past, so Premier League chiefs have made the decision to bring the match forward instead.
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      In December a 15-year-old girl was left ‘scarred for life’ after being struck by a pot weighted with coins that had been thrown from the away section.
      Arsenal were initially scheduled to take on Thomas Frank’s Brentford side at 12:30pm on Saturday, November 25.
      However, the fixture has now been moved to 5:30pm.
      When is Man City vs Liverpool?

      Manchester City’s thrilling Premier League encounter against Liverpool will take place on Saturday, November 25.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm GMT
      Etihad Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge top-of-the-table clash and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
      Pep Guardiola’s men thumped Liverpool when the sides last met in April.

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      Jake Paul vs Andre August: Date, fight start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card as Problem Child returns

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      JAKE PAUL will return to the ring to face American professional boxer Andre August in Orlando next month.The Problem Child has been out of action since he beat UFC legend Nate Diaz in Dallas back in August.
      Jake Paul will face Andre August on December 15thCredit: Instagram / jakepaul
      Paul won by unanimous decision despite being rocked by a number of punches from the 38-year-old.
      His next opponent, August, boasts an impressive CV with a 10-1-1 (5 KOs) pro record, with his latest triumph coming against Brandon Martin by unanimous decision.
      The fight between Paul and August will reportedly take place at cruiserweight and consist of eight rounds.
      When is Jake Paul vs Andre August?

      Jake Paul vs Andre August will take place on Friday, December 15.
      The card is set to start at 1am GMT/ 8pm ET.
      Ring-walks for the main event will be at approximately 4am GMT/ 11pm ET.
      The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Flordia will host.

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      What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Andre August on and can it be live streamed?

      Jake Paul vs Andre August will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN in the UK and USA.
      In the UK, you can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
      DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.

      Full card
      Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard so far:

      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs. Andre August; Cruiserweight
      Shadasia Green vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn; For the vacant WBC super-middleweight women’s title
      Yoenis Tellez vs. TBA; Light middleweight
      Elijah Flores vs. TBA; Welterweight
      Xavier Bocanegra vs. TBA; Featherweight

      What’s been said?
      Jake Paul has spoken about his upcoming fight with Andre August, he said: “I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life,” Paul said.
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      “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business. Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters.
      “I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, Dec. 15 live on DAZN for the world to see.”
      Andre August has also shared his thoughts about the upcoming bout, he said: “I don’t talk very much. I’m all about that action,” August said.
      “Jake Paul has the money, the fame, the team and the resources, but he doesn’t have my hunger.
      “When that bell rings, I am going to go straight to Jake Paul and ring his bell and send him back to YouTube for good.” More

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      Man City vs Liverpool: Treble winners host Klopp’s red-hot men in a tasty lunchtime Prem battle for top spot – team news

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is back with a bang as Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad – and top spot is up for grabs.Some would argue that the Treble winners haven’t been firing on all cylinders this season having already lost twice in the league.
      Cole Palmer’s last-gasp penalty forced Man City share the spoils with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mo Salah’s double inspire Liverpool to a 3-0 win against BrentfordCredit: AFP
      And that evidence was further supported when Pep Guardiola’s men were forced to share the spoils in a 4-4 thriller against Chelsea just before the international break.
      However, City still find themselves sitting pretty at the summit of the table – reclaiming top spot from Tottenham who had occupied it for a number of weeks.
      But breathing down their necks is a Liverpool side with the joint-best defence in the division and the Reds are fresh from thumping Brentford 3-0 at Anfield.
      With just a point separating the two English giants, it promises to be nothing short of entertaining, especially if VAR makes its unpopular appearance.
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      When is Man City vs Liverpool?

      Manchester City’s thrilling Premier League encounter against Liverpool will take place on Saturday, November 25.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm GMT
      Etihad Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge top-of-the-table clash and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
      Pep Guardiola’s men thumped Liverpool when the sides last met in April.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester City vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 11am GMT – one hour and a half before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the action on NOW TV.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      What is the team news?
      Pep Guardiola would have been sweating over the fitness of Erling Haaland who was forced to pull out of Norway’s squad to face Scotland with an ankle issue.
      Erling Haaland suffered an ankle injury on international duty with NorwayCredit: AFP
      But reports suggest that the goal machine should be fit enough to feature in this thrilling lunchtime encounter.
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      However, Rodri, Nathan Ake, Ederson, John Stones, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic will all need to be assessed.
      While Kevin de Bruyne continues his road to recovery following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp could be spoilt for choice as FIVE players look set to return.
      Alexis Mac Allister, Joe Gomez, Ryan Gravenberch, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones are likely to be fit and available for selection.
      As for the trio of Andy Robertson, Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic, this match has come a little too soon for them to be involved.
      What are the latest odds?

      Man City to win 8/13
      Draw 10/3
      Liverpool to win 7/2

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      North Macedonia vs England: Three Lions look to go entire Euro 2024 qualifiers unbeaten – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND wrap up their near-immaculate Euro 2024 qualification campaign against North Macedonia – and they have a huge chance to stay unbeaten.An own goal from Enrico Pepe followed by a customary Harry Kane strike was enough to see the Three Lions beat Malta on Friday night.
      Harry Kane bagged another goal for EnglandCredit: Getty
      But it was 90 minutes to forget for Gareth Southgate’s side as their lacklustre performance saw them create few chances in front of goal.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will also be sweating over the fitness of Marcus Rashford as the Red Devil had to be taken off following his unfortunate clash with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      However, with qualification and top spot sealed, the England gaffer is expected to heavily rotate regardless.
      And any team selected should be able to get the job done against a North Macedonian side who were thrashed 5-2 by Italy on Friday night.
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      Privately, Southgate will be hoping for a particularly rip-roaring display on Monday night to remind fans of what his team is capable of.
      The Three Lions boss admitted after the 2-0 win over Malta that his side had not “hit the heights”.
      And with some fans’ grumblings growing, Southgate will want his side to put an exclamation point on their so-far unbeaten Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
      And North Macedonia could be the perfect opponents to do just that, having been beaten 7-0 by England at Wembley earlier this year.
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      What is their form like?
      England laboured to an underwhelming 2-0 victory over Malta on Friday night, thanks to an Enrico Pepe own goal and Harry Kane strike.
      Prior to that the Three Lions beat Australia 1-0 in a forgettable Wembley friendly last month, before overcoming Italy 3-1 at the same venue.
      North Macedonia, meanwhile, were thwacked 5-2 by the Italians on Friday night.
      Last month they lost 2-0 to Ukraine before beating Armenia 3-1.
      England beat Malta 2-0 on Friday nightCredit: Getty
      North Macedonia were beaten 5-2 in ItalyCredit: Rex
      What is the team news?
      Gareth Southgate had to deal with five withdrawals from his original squad, with James Maddison, Lewis Dunk, Callum Wilson, Levi Colwill and Jude Bellingham all pulling out.
      His injury list has potentially grown since, with Marcus Rashford having come off against Malta following a clash with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      Kalvin Phillips, meanwhile, had been away from the team dealing with a personal matter – although he was on the bench against Malta.

      Marcus Rashford was forced to come off against MaltaCredit: Rex
      Who will be the star men?
      For England it is hard to look beyond skipper Harry Kane.
      The Bayern Munich striker extended his lead as the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer by netting against Malta on Friday night.
      And while deputy forward Ollie Watkins could probably do with some valuable international minutes, Kane will be hungry for more goals.
      For Macedonia, Jani Atanasov will be the man to watch.
      The midfielder plays his club football in Poland for Cracovia, and memorably scored twice for his country against Italy on Friday night.

      What have the managers said?
      Gareth Southgate was not particularly impressed with his side’s display against Malta, admitting to the BBC: “We didn’t hit the heights we have done this calendar year.
      “If you don’t start games well it’s very difficult to pick it up and we didn’t.
      “We know the level we’ve got should be better, can be better. Those games that you know you can win at a canter, the number of games these players are playing, it’s almost a self-regulation.
      “So not enough quality on the ball, and not enough chances created, but I have been a player and I know exactly how those games feel.”
      Coming into the international break, North Macedonia boss Blagoja Milevski was determined for his side not roll over, despite their qualification hopes being over.
      He said: “When you work professionally in football, you always expect success. So the lack of tournament objectives does not change anything for us in the context of the upcoming match.”
      Gareth Southgate expects better from his sideCredit: Getty
      Blagoja Milevski hopes for a positive showing from his sideCredit: Splash
      SunSport prediction
      We expect a comfortable, albeit not particularly memorable victory for the Three Lions.
      SunSport predicts: North Macedonia 0 England 3
      When is North Macedonia vs England?

      England’s final Euro 2024 qualification match against North Macedonia will take place on Monday, November 20.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7:45pm GMT
      Tose Proeski Arena is the chosen venue for this Group C clash and it can host approximately 33,011 fans.
      The Three Lions ran riot with a 7-0 scoreline when they faced North Macedonia in an earlier group encounter.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      North Macedonia vs England will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 4 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm GMT – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also head to All 4 to stream the action.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      North Macedonia vs England can be watched for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
      Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
      Defenders: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
      Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Al-Ettifaq), Cole Palmer (Manchester City), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (Arsenal)
      Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
      What are the latest odds?

      North Macedonia to win 18/1
      Draw 13/2
      England to win 2/13

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication More