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NETHERLANDS and Belgium are set to add another chapter to their fierce rivalry this weekend – and its a fixture which promises goals.There hasn’t been a scoreless draw between these two European giants since a 0-0 back in 1987.
Netherlands ran riot when they met Belgium in the reverse Nations League fixtureCredit: Rex
And Oranje ensured that the tradition continued by humiliating Belgium in the reverse fixture earlier on this year.
However, Holland have shockingly failed to beat the Belgians on home soil in their last four attempts.
But Louis van Gaal will feel a little more confident as the Red Devil’s all-time top goal scorer Romelu Lukaku is unavailable due to an ongoing injury.
What time does Netherlands vs Belgium kick off?

Netherlands will host Belgium on Sunday, September 25.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time – 8:45pm local time.
Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands will be the allocated venue for this match and it has a capacity of 55,865.
Holland embarrassed Belgium 4-1 in the last fixture between these two nations.

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What TV channel is Netherlands vs Belgium on and can I live stream it?

Netherlands vs Belgium will be broadcasted LIVE on Premier Sports 2 in the UK.
There will only be a short build up which is scheduled to commence from 7:35pm UK time – 10 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders of Premier Sports can also stream the entire action via the Premier Sports website or Premier Sports Player app.

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Netherlands full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Louis van Gaal has given a strong indication of the Netherlands side he will go with for the World Cup.
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While Roberto Martinez has been forced to leave talisman Romelu Lukaku out due to a flexor injury.
Romelu Lukaku will be unavailable for both of Belgium’s Nations League matchesCredit: AP
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (NEC Nijmegen), Mark Flekken (Freiburg), Andries Noppert (Heerenveen), Remko Pasveer (Ajax Amsterdam)
Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Ajax Amsterdam), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Bruno Martins Indi (AZ Alkmaar), Devyne Rensch, Jurrien Timber (both Ajax Amsterdam), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Steven Berghuis (Ajax Amsterdam), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Davy Klaassen (Ajax Amsterdam), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax Amsterdam)
Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax Amsterdam), Memphis Depay (Barcelona), Cody Gakpo (PSV Eindhoven), Vincent Janssen (Royal Antwerp), Wout Weghorst (Besiktas)
Belgium’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Simon Mignolet (Club Brugge). Matz Sels (Strasbourg), Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg)
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld (Royal Antwerp), Dedryck Boyata (Club Brugge), Zeno Debast (Anderlecht), Jason Denayer, Wout Faes (Leicester), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Rennes), Jan Vertonghen (Anderlecht), Timothy Castagne (Leicester), Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders: Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Leander Dendoncker (Aston Villa), Amadou Onana (Everton), Youri Tielemans (Leicester), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Michy Batshuayi (Fenerbahçe), Charles De Ketelaere (AC Milan), Eden Hazard (Real Madrid), Dodi Lukebakio (Hertha Berlin), Dries Mertens (Galatasaray), Loïs Openda (Lens), Leandro Trossard (Brighton) More

SCOTLAND will be determined to edge closer in sealing Nations League group qualification when they take on Republic of Ireland THIS SATURDAY.Two wins over Armenia in June saw the Scots overcome the misery of failing to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Ireland annihilated Scotland 3-0 when the nations last met in JuneCredit: AFP
And they’ll be hoping that they can find that form once again to top Group B League 1 come the conclusion of the group stages.
However, Scotland’s one blip during the last international break was Republic of Ireland who demolished them 3-0 in Dublin.
But they’ll be eager to get their revenge and claim the bragging rights of Britain.
What time does Scotland vs Rep of Ireland kick off?

Scotland are set to entertain Republic of Ireland this Saturday, September 24.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time.
Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 51,866 fans.
The Irish embarrassed Scotland 3-0 when these nations last met.

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What TV channel is Scotland vs Rep of Ireland on and can I live stream it?

Scotland vs Republic of Ireland will be broadcasted LIVE on Premier Sports 1 in the UK.
Pre-match coverage is scheduled to commence from 7:15pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders of Premier Sports also have the option to stream the entire action live via the Premier Sports website or Premier Sports Player app.

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Steve Clarke is forced to be without Scottish serial winner Andy Robertson while Stephen Kelly brings Robbie Brady, Andrew Omobamidele and Callum O’Dowda back into the fold.
Andy Robertson has been left out of the Scotland squad due to injuryCredit: Reuters
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Scotland’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly, Jonathan McLaughlin
Defenders: Jack Hendry, Scott Mckenna, Greg Taylor, Kieran Tierney, Anthony Ralston, Grant Hanley, Ryan Porteous, Nathan Patterson
Midfielders: Kenneth McLean, Ryan Jack, Stuart Armstrong, Callum McGregor, John McGinn, Ryan Christie, Billy Glimour, Aaron Hickey, Scott MCTominay
Forwards: Ryan Fraser, David Turnbull, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Jacob Brown
Republic of Ireland’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu, Mark Travers, Max O’Leary
Defenders: Seamus Coleman, Matt Doherty, Shane Duffy, John Egan, Nathan Collins, Andrew Omobamidele, Dara O’Shea, James McClean, Robert Brady
Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Jeff Hendrick, Jason Knight, Marcus Browne, Jayson Molumby, Conor Hourihane
Forwards: Chiedozie Ogbene, Michael Obafemi, Troy Parrott, Scott Hogan, Callum O’Dowda, Callum Robinson
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Scotland to win 11/10
Draw 21/10
Rep of Ireland to win 13/5

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ENGLAND return to Nations League action THIS FRIDAY with a tough Italian hurdle to overcome in Milan.The Three Lions remain determined to get revenge over the heartbreak Italy put them through in the Euro 2020 final.
Italy pipped England to the Euro 2020 trophy via the penalty shoot-out routeCredit: Getty
England were shockingly hammered 4-0 by Hungary in JuneCredit: Getty
And three points by a healthy score-line would accomplish that as it would see gli Azzurri temporarily drop to the bottom of Group 3.
However, Gareth Southgate’s men are on a horrid run of form which includes losing 4-0 to Hungary in the previous international break.
But the English players will be eager to bounce back with the 2022 Qatar World Cup only a couple of months away.
What time does Italy vs England kick off?

Italy will go into footballing battle with England on Friday, September 23.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time – 8:45pm local time.
San Siro in Milan, Italy is the allocated arena for this mouth-watering match and it can host 80,018 supporters.
England were booed off when Italy held them to a draw last time out at Molineux Stadium in June.

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What TV channel is Italy vs England on and can I live stream it?

Italy vs England will be broadcasted LIVE on Channel 4 in the UK.
Pre-match build up is scheduled to commence from 7pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
Viewers in the UK also have the option to stream the entire action live on the Channel 4 website or All 4 app.

Can I watch Italy vs England for FREE?
Yes! All UK citizens who hold a valid TV license can watch the match between Italy and England for FREE.
Team news
Italy’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain), Alex Meret (Napoli), Ivan Provedel (Lazio), Guglielmo Vicario (Empoli)
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Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Inter), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Federico Dimarco (Inter), Emerson Palmieri (West Ham), Federico Gatti (Juventus), Luiz Felipe (Real Betis), Pasquale Mazzocchi (Salernitana), Rafael Toloi (Atalanta)
Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Jorginho (Chelsea), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma), Tommaso Pobega (Milan), Sandro Tonali (Milan), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain);
Forwards: Matteo Cancellieri (Lazio), Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds), Vincenzo Grifo (Friburgo), Ciro Immobile (Lazio), Matteo Politano (Napoli), Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli), Gianluca Scamacca (West Ham), Alessio Zerbin (Napoli).
England’s full squad for Nations League fixtures:
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest) Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City) – OUT with shoulder injury, Declan Rice (West Ham), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton).
Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Roma), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Ivan Toney (Brentford).
Latest odds

Italy to win 7/4
Draw 21/10
England to win 13/8

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