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England look to bounce back in Helsinki after Greece humiliation

There are six changes to the England side in Helsinki, with Harry Kane fit to lead the line and Dean Henderson coming in to make his first senior start. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dan Kilpatrick and Dom Smith.

Live updates

12 minutes ago

Carsley makes six changes

A first England start for Dean Henderson!

Jordan Pickford drops to the bench, as Lee Carsley names six changes after the Wembley disaster against Greece.

Kyle Walker and Marc Guehi come in at the back, with Trent Alexander-Arnold at left-back, while Angel Gomes partners Declan Rice in midfield.

Jack Grealish starts on the left wing, with Harry Kane fit to lead the line.

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15 minutes ago

England team news

Starting XI: Henderson, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Gomes, Palmer, Bellingham, Grealish, Kane

Subs: Pickford, Pope, Lewis, Foden, Goden, Gallagher, Colwill, Livramento, Watkins, Solanke, Madueke

25 minutes ago

Carsley offers Saka update

Lee Carsley has confirmed Bukayo Saka’s injury is not believed to be serious.

The winger has returned to Arsenal after limping off in the defeat to Greece, but Carsley is confident Saka is not facing a spell on the sidelines.

“Bukayo would have been close [to playing against Finland], but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him,” Carsley said.

He’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”

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35 minutes ago

Last time they met...

It’s just over a month since these two sides played at Wembley, on what was a comfortable night for England.

Harry Kane won his 100th cap and marked it in style, leading the Three Lions to a routine win.

More of the same this evening?

47 minutes ago

Keskinen explains bizarre tattoo

Finland forward Topi Keskinen has revealed why he has a tattoo of Wayne Rooney fishing on his arm.

Keskinen designed the image of Manchester United and England legend Rooney holding a fishing rod himself.

“My mum, she’s an Everton fan and Rooney played there,” Keskinen explained.

“And then he made a move to Manchester United and I started watching Manchester United games.”

“He was like an idol to me. I was watching his highlights in every game that he played in his career, so he’s my favourite player in my life.

“So I tattooed him with fishing, because I like fishing also. It’s my two favourite things combined in one tattoo.”

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1 hour ago

Following criticism since the Greece defeat, Lee Carsley has defended his experimental tactics and believes the reluctance to be innovative in the past is the reason why England have failed to win a trophy since 1966.

“It's about the players, it's about the environment, it's about the culture," said Carsley.

“If I do try something different, they can see I'm trying it out to get the best out of the team or the individual rather than myself.”

When asked if he thought England could win the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Carsley said: "Yes. I think the past potentially is a good indicator of the future and we've got quite a few players now that are in and around the squad that have won a lot with England.

“They come on England camps and they're used to winning competitions and being successful. That can only be a good thing."

1 hour ago

The scene is set at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium…

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1 hour ago

Nations League: How things stand

A reminder of how things stand for England in the Nations League after losing to Greece.

They sit second in League B Group 2 with three games to play, three points behind Greece.

Only one team qualifies automatically to League A, though there is a play-off system.

Finland are rock bottom of the group after three defeats from three.

1 hour ago

Finland vs England match odds

Finland to win: 9/1

England to win: 1/5

Draw: 9/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

1 hour ago

Carsley does not want full-time England job

Ahead of this evening’s game, Lee Carsley has again heavily hinted that he is not expecting to take the England job on a full-time basis.

The FA has refused to comment but Thomas Tuchel is now the favourite to be the permanent successor to Gareth Southgate.

Carsley’s spell as interim head coach is scheduled to end next month and he said yesterday: “I don’t see this as an audition. I have got three more games left.”

Following the Greece defeat, Carsley said he would “hopefully be going back to the Under-21s” after his initial spell as interim manager ended.

It is thought Carsley has not reacted to Thursday’s defeat by Greece and that major doubts over his desire to be considered for the full-time job set in before that game.

Pep Guardiola is the dream choice for the FA, while Tuchel, Graham Potter and Eddie Howe are also among the leading candidates.