International football returns this week, with England hosting Greece at Wembley. While this isn’t the first bout of England matches since last summer’s Euro 2024 final (England already beat Finland and Ireland back in September), it’s arguably the Three Lions’ most highly anticipated game since then.
Greece currently sit above England in the Nations League table – and a win would send England top. This game is part of England’s Nations League campaign, which could lead to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
The game is on Thursday October 10 – here’s everything you need to know about watching it, from kick-off time to the teams’ head-to-head history.
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What channel is England v Greece on?
The game will be shown on ITV1.
What time does coverage start?
Coverage on ITV starts at 7pm. The action will be presented by Mark Pougatch, with analysis from Roy Keane and Ian Wright, and commentary by Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon.
How to watch online
You’ll be able to watch online with ITVX – here’s the link.
Kick off time
Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
Lineups
According to the Independent, the starting XI is predicted to be: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Colwill, Lewis, Rice, Foden, Saka, Palmer, Gordon, Bellingham.
Harry Kane and Jack Grealish are both in the squad but, having both picked up knocks in recent club games, are very unlikely to start against Greece. Kane may come on as a sub, but Grealish isn’t likely to play until England’s next game on Sunday October 13 against Finland.
The confirmed starting 11 won’t be announced until nearer kick-off.
Head to head history, timeline and results
England and Greece haven’t faced each other since way back in 2006, which was a friendly that England won 4-0.
In total, England and Greece have played nine times. The Three Lions have never lost to the Greeks: of those nine games, they’ve won seven and drawn two. Here’s the timeline.
August 16 2006: England 4 Greece 0
October 6 2001: England 2 Greece 2
June 6 2001: Greece 0 England 2
May 17 1994: England 5 Greece 0
February 8 1989: Greece 1 England 2
March 30 1983: England 0 Greece 0
November 17 1982: Greece 0 England 3
December 1 1971: Greece 0 England 2
April 21 1971: England 3 Greece 0
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