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AN Isthmian League match due to take place this weekend has been postponed as a result of two international call-ups.Lancing FC requested to delay the clash after first team players Knory Scott and Luke Robinson were called up to the Bermudian national team.The scheduled match between Lancing and Three Bridges at the Bauvill Stadium has been postponedCredit: Chatham Town FCThe duo have been named in Bermuda’s squad to face Dominica in the Concacaf Nations League on Saturday and on Tuesday.Eighth tier outfit Lancing will therefore be left without them until next week.Due to the absence of Scott and Robinson, the Isthmian League made the decision to postpone the club’s upcoming trip to Three Bridges.A statement from Lancing read: “The Isthmian League have agreed to postpone our match away at Three Bridges, originally scheduled for October 13th, due to the International call-ups of Knory Scott and Luke Robinson.Read More in Football”Scott and Robinson have both been squad members of the Bermudian national team for some time and were called up to the latest squad last week to face Dominica on October 12th and again on October 15th in the Concacaf Nations League.”Both players would have returned to England in time for the initial date of Sunday October 13th but Three Bridges were unable to play at their temporary home of The Bauvill Stadium, Chatham, after the scheduling of a women’s FA Cup tie on that date.”A request was received from our hosts to move the date forward to Saturday October 12th but that would have meant Lancing fielding a weakened side for this important League clash.”The club would like to thank the Isthmian League for their understanding and club secretary John Rea for his work at short notice on this matter.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA new date for the match will be set within the next six weeks.Lancing currently sit 20th in the Isthmian League South East Division, with Three Bridges in 16th.’Leeds fans better than Sunderland’ plus bust ups and bug pranks | Jack Grimmer – What the EFL?!Bermuda have several national team stars who play non-league football.Captain and goalkeeper Dale Eve recently played for Walsall Wood in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands.Midfielder Roger Lee plays in the same league for Rugby Town.And forward Kane Crichlow stars for National League South side Chelmsford City. More

IT has been 18 years since England last faced Greece in a football match.When the two sides last met, ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ by Shakira was top of the UK music charts, ‘Snakes on a Plane’ was just about to be released in cinemas and the iPhone hadn’t even been invented yet.England last faced Greece in 2006Credit: ReutersIt was Steve McClaren’s first match in chargeCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe England squad, unsurprisingly, also looked completely different.’Golden Generation’ stars Gary Neville, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand were among the players named in the starting line-up on August 16, 2006.It was Steve McClaren’s first match in charge of the Three Lions and he got off to a flying start with a dominant 4-0 win.Terry, Lampard and Peter Crouch all got on the scoresheet for England on the night.Read More in FootballIt was a huge relief for McClaren, who raised eyebrows with his decision to drop national icon David Beckham just days prior.Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson started between the sticks for England before being replaced by Chris Kirkland at half-time.The back four was made up of Neville, captain Terry, Ferdinand and Ashley Cole.Lampard, Stuart Downing, Owen Hargreaves and Steven Gerrard lined up in midfield.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHow England lined up against Greece in August 2006John Terry had just been handed the captain’s armbandCredit: PA:Press AssociationPeter Crouch got on the scoresheet at the match at Old TraffordCredit: AFPSteven Gerrard lined up in midfieldCredit: GettyAnd former Liverpool striker Crouch partnered Jermain Defoe in attack.Kieran Richardson, Aaron Lennon, Jamie Carragher, Darren Bent and Wayne Bridge were among the used substitutes in the friendly, while the likes of Ben Foster, Phil Neville, Michael Dawson and Jermaine Jenas remained on the bench.Gus Poyet reveals England weaknesses Greece can expose to cause massive upset Flash forward back to now, England interim boss Lee Carsley has a strong squad to pick from.Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Kane and Declan Rice are all expected to feature against Greece this week.England will be looking to go top of Group B2 in the Nations League by the end of the international break. More

ENGLAND have called up Curtis Jones and Tino Livramento for games against Greece and Finland.The pair are both uncapped at senior level but played under Lee Carsley for England Under-21s.Jones and Livramento have represented England at Under-21 levelCredit: GettyLee Carsley has managed the pair in the pastCredit: AlamyJones, 23, was first called up earlier this year and he returns to the squad despite making just one Prem start this season.A muscle injury kept him sidelined for the start of the campaign, but he returned at the weekend for Liverpool as they visited Crystal Palace.And England boss Lee Carsley is already well aware of what he offers, having managed the youngster with England U21s.Jones scored the winner for England in the final of the 2023 U21 Euros and he could be set to win his first cap at Wembley against Greece.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLivramento, 21, will be hoping for the same after missing out on a cap when he was called up to the squad for the first time last month.The full-back has been a regular for Newcastle this season and his ability to play on the right or left flank means he could be a spot in Carsley’s team.England do not have a recognised left-back in their 23-man squad, though Levi Colwill or Rico Lewis could fill in if Livramento is overlooked.Ezri Konsa could have been an option but he has pulled out of the squad due to injury.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe is joined on the treatment table by Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White.While Jack Grealish has a knock and Harry Kane is undergoing an individualised training programme – but both could featured over the weekend.‘I’d hate to be Liverpool right now’, say fans after seeing what Bellingham did for Alexander-Arnold on England duty More

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ENGLAND will look the part as they call on the spirit of David Beckham against Greece.Lee Carsley’s Three Lions are giving a rare revival to the all-white kit worn by Becks against the Greeks in 2001 – a clear nod to the 115-cap legend’s most iconic and important international goal.David Beckham notched one of his most famous goals the last time England faced Greece 23 years agoCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdEngland’s stars are preparing to face Greece in the Nations League on ThursdayCredit: PAThe midfielder was already captain and on his then-home turf of Old Trafford when he arrowed a stoppage-time free-kick into the top corner.That majestic moment which still gives Becks “goosebumps” rescued a 2-2 draw and took the late Sven Goran Eriksson’s men to the 2002 World Cup.Now England will swap blue shorts for white at Wembley on Thursday night.Meanwhile, Greece will play in all-blue, just like they did 23 years ago.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLIt comes as Carsley plots to make it three wins from three Nations League games.His interim stint is likely to extend to six matches in the same tournament – with the permanent job very much his to lose.In fact, the former England Under-21s boss could virtually assure his appointment with an NL double this week – victory over Greece and then in Finland on Sunday.The 50-year-old is treating each batch of two Nations League matches like a mini-competition in itself.Most read in FootballBecks’ last-gasp strike sent the Three Lions to the 2002 World CupCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “I definitely don’t feel like it’s an audition. “I have really enjoyed the challenge. I’m seeing it for what it is, three camps, three windows.”Dominic Solanke handed first England call-up in seven years as Lee Carsley leaves Jarrod Bowen and Harry Maguire out Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White have all pulled out of Carsley’s squad.But current skipper Harry Kane has got the all-clear after his second injury scare for Bayern Munich in two weeks.Maybe that’s an omen – given how it all went right in white for one of his legendary predecessors as England captain last time out against the Greeks. More