Euro 2024: North Macedonia vs England: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news
England play their last match of the Euro 2024 qualification campaign in North Macedonia tonight.
Having already qualified, a win is not essential for the Three Lions, but after a poor performance against Malta, England fans will expect to see England performing at the highest level.
England had already secured qualification with two games to spare, but winning those games are still important to ensure England top the group.
England beat Malta 2-0 at Wembley but it was an uninspiring performance during a subdued night. England failed to register a single shot on target for more than an hour as they led via an early own goal before Harry Kane’s effort 15 minutes from time.
Gareth Southgate admitted his frustration after poor performance against a team ranked 171st in the world. But he said he was not worried by the prospect of England sleepwalking into the Euro 2024 finals.
England sit at the top of Group C, with Italy needing just only a point against Ukraine to join England in Germany next year.
Date, kick-off time and venue
North Macedonia vs England is scheduled for a 7:45 pm GMT kick-off tonight on Monday, November 20, 2023.
The match will take place at the National Arena Tose Proeski in Skopje.
Where to watch North Macedonia vs England
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be televised live and free-to-air on Channel 4, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live and for free online via the Channel 4 website and app.
North Macedonia vs England team news
England have seen a lot of withdrawals for the Malta game after plenty of injuries have hit the squad. Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Levi Colwill, Callum Wilson and Lewis Dunk all pulled out, while Kalvin Phillips was unavailable for personal reasons.
They will not be available for the final match.
But the withdrawals meant first-time call-ups were made for Cole Palmer, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis. Marcus Rashford has also joined the squad.
Kieran Trippier has since dropped out of the squad due to a personal matter. Jarrod Bowen has also been ruled out due to injury, though it is not believed to be serious.
Southgate was criticised for not being experimental enough in the Malta game and instead going with players such as Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire.
Trent Alexander-Arnold played in midfield but Conor Gallagher made just his second competitive start and the likes of Fikayo Tomori also featured from the off.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are set to return to the starting lineup in Skopje with England still hunting a win to secure a top-six seeding for the Euros.
Jack Grealish might also get a start along with a potential senior debut for Rico Lewis – especially considering Trippier’s absence.
Rashford picked up an injury in the Malta game and saw him subbed off, meaning he might not be risked during this match.
North Macedonia vs England prediction
England’s last performance was poor but the team still managed to secure a win. They will be expected to deliver a lot more during this game, with a more convincing and exciting performance.
England to win, 3-0.
History
North Macedonia wins: 0
England wins: 3
Draws: 2
North Macedonia vs England match odds
North Macedonia to win: 18/1
England to win: 2/11
Draw: 71/10
