England must bounce back from their loss to Greece if they are to keep their hopes of returning to the top group of the Nations League alive.
The Three Lions were stunned at Wembley in midweek, losing to their opponents from the Mediterranean for the first time ever.
It led to some serious questions for Lee Carsley about his line-up, which included Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham, but no out-and-out striker.
But the interim boss is set to return back to basics against Finland, although a win is not guaranteed.
Read on to discover how both teams line-up for the clash in Scandinavia.
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Finland line-up
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Finland have some experience in their team and will opt to use it against England.
Lukas Hradecky of Bayer Leverkusen is in goal, with a back four of Jere Uronen, Robert Ivanov, Arttu Hoskonen and Nikolai Alho.
A midfield two of Rasmus Schuller and Matti Peltola sit just in front of the defence for Finland.
A three of Topi Keskinen, Glen Kamara and Fredrik Jensen are then poised to attack the Three Lions.
And Benjamin Kallman leads the line, leaving no room for former Premier League striker Teemu Pukki.
England line-up
As expected, Carsley has made some significant changes for England.
Dean Henderson earns a place in goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold shifting to left-back and Marc Guehi, John Stones and Kyle Walker completing the back four.
Angel Gomes is recalled to the starting XI for a second cap under Carsley, he sits alongside Declan Rice.
Cole Palmer fills the right-wing spot in the absence of Bukayo Saka, with Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish also called upon.
Harry Kane returns from injury to lead the team out.
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— England (@England) October 13, 2024
