England will be looking to improve on their lackluster draw with the United States as they seek the victory that would send them into the knockout stages of the World Cup as group winners.
Three points against Wales will be enough for them to claim top spot in Group B, while one point will be enough to progress, but they also need to improve their performance in Friday’s stalemate with the USA – where the team by Gareth Southgate was heavily criticized after a lackluster performance.
Wales, meanwhile, are on the brink of elimination after a 2-0 loss to Iran. They must now defeat England, and if not by at least four goals, Rob Page’s side must also hope that Iran and the United States will play a draw.
England were mediocre in their 0-0 draw with the United States and will be looking to bounce back
But even if their hopes for progress now seem dim, they would like nothing more than to minimize their former English rivals and their chances of moving forward in Qatar.
With the clash fast approaching, sports mail tells you everything you need to know below.
When is Wales vs England?
Wales v England will help see the action in Group B – with both sides looking to seal a place in the knockout stages. The game will start on Tuesday at 7pm GMT, 2pm EST in the US and Wednesday at 5am for Australian Eastern Time.
Date: tuesday november 29
Time: 7pm (UK time), 2pm (US EST), 5am – November 30 (AUS EST)
Gareth Bale was unable to inspire his Welsh side to victory against Iran last time out
How to watch the game
The Wales v England match will be shown live on BBC One and can be shown on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers. Welsh viewers will also be able to watch the game on S4C.
US-based World Cup fans can view the game on Fox Sports 1 and the Fox Sports website with a valid login. Telemundo, FuboTV, Deportes En Vivo and Peacock will also broadcast the game.
Australian fans can watch the game for free on SBS, including live streaming.
UK: BBC One and BBC iPlayer
WE: Fox Sports, Telemundo, Peacock, Fubo TV, Deportes En Vivo
Australia: SBS and SBS on demand
The game will be broadcast live on the BBC and streamed on BBC iPlayer for viewers in the UK
Where are Wales playing against England?
The clash between Wales and England takes place at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan.
The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and was opened in 2003, before being rebuilt more than a decade later so that it could be upgraded for the World Cup.
Wales already know the ground having played their two group games there and they will also host a match in the Round of 16.
Location: Al-Rayyan, Qatar
Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium has already hosted both of Wales’ group matches in this tournament
Wales vs England: Team News
Wales will be without first-choice goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey suspended following his red card against Iran and that will likely see Danny Ward replace him in goal.
Joe Allen overcame his injury to play against Iran and he doesn’t seem to have suffered a relapse before the critical clash.
Wales will be without goalkeeper Wayne Hennessy who was last sent off against Iran
England didn’t appear to suffer any knocks after their game against USA, but Gareth Southgate is expected to refresh his side in their final group game.
Jordan Henderson should replace Jude Bellingham, Kyle Walker should also feature from the start. Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford are also pushing for starting roles.
Wales squad
Guardians: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Adam Davies.
Defenders: Ben Davies, Ben Cabango, Tom Lockyer, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ethan Ampadu, Chris Gunter, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts.
Midfielders: Sorba Thomas, Joe Allen, Matthew Smith, Dylan Levitt, Harry Wilson, Joe Morrell, Jonny Williams, Aaron Ramsey, Rubin Colwill.
Forwards: Gareth Bale, Kieffer Moore, Mark Harris, Brennan Johnson, Dan James.
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England team
Guardians: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Eric Dier, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Conor Coady, Ben White, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips
Forwards: James Maddison, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson, Marcus Rashford.
Head-to-head record
The match will mark the 104th meeting between the sides, but their first ever in a World Cup final after meeting on several occasions in the qualifying rounds over the years.
England have the edge over their British rivals having won 68 of their 14 matches against Wales, and that includes the last five in a run dating back to 1984, when they lost 1-0 in the late Nations Championship at home.
Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring England’s winning goal against Wales at Euro 2016
England triumphed in their last competitive game which saw Daniel Sturridge score a late winner in a 2-1 Euro 2016 group stage win, while their last meeting of 2020 saw the Three Lions win 3-0 at Wembley.
Group B schedule and results
- England 6-2 Iran – Monday, November 21
- USA 1-1 Wales – Monday, November 21
- Wales 0-2 Iran – Friday, November 25
- England 0-0 USA – Friday, November 25
- Wales v England – Tuesday, November 29
- Iran versus the United States – Tuesday, November 29
