Republic of Ireland begin their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League campaign on Saturday, September 7 with a home game against England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
The Irish team last played an international match in June, when they lost 3-0 to Portugal.
England, meanwhile, will be playing for the first time since their loss in the final of the European Championships in July. The visitors will be travelling with interim manager Lee Carsley in charge of a new-look team that will be led by Harry Kane.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Republic of Ireland vs. England live stream, TV channel in the UK
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in UK:
TV channel: ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, UTV
Live stream: ITVX, STV Player
This match is available for TV broadcast on ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland and UTV. Streaming options are available on ITVX and STV Player.
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What time does Republic of Ireland vs. England kick off in the UK?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland and kicks off on Saturday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to in the UK:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| British Summer Time | Sat, Sept. 7 | 5:00 p.m. |
Republic of Ireland vs. England lineups, team news
Gavin Bazunu and Josh Cullen are forced out with injury.
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson may hand a debut to Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer, who recently switched allegiance from England.
Republic of Ireland predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Coleman, O'Shea, Collins, Brady — Ogbene, Browne, Smallbone, O'Dowda — Ferguson, Idah.
Injured: Bazunu, Cullen
Suspended: —
The visitors will be without Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Ollie Watkins, Reece James and Luke Shaw.
Carsley however, has named a few of his Under-21 graduates for potential senior team debuts.
England predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Pickford (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Maguire, Colwill — Rice, Mainoo — Saka, Eze, Gordon — Kane.
Injured: Foden, Bellingham, James, Shaw, Watkins
Suspended: —
Republic of Ireland vs. England prediction
A new-look England team has made the short trip to Dublin is stacked with talent. The visitors should be able to come away with a win against the Irish, who are struggling on the international stage. Ireland have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
Prediction: Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
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