This double-header with Iceland and Denmark would have been the first time the national team had been together since Euro 2020. Squad details correct up to For instance, he may have been tempted to stick with the experience goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had built up with the team at a World Cup and Nations League finals for Euro 2020, but would now be an opportunity to bed-in a new 'keeper such as Nick Pope? Bukayo Saka and Callum Hudson-Odoi will surely be in Southgate's thoughts, while the delay could also give 17-year-old Jude Bellingham time to show he will be ready, after a season in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund. Emerging talents, who would not have been at the Euros at all, can begin to earn their place in Southgate's plans and work towards a spot at next summer's delayed European Championships. Another year, another £50,000 jackpot on the line. While Pickford struggled last season, Pope recorded 15 clean sheets in the Premier League, second only to Liverpool's Alisson, and could use the Nations League campaign and early rounds of World Cup qualifying in March next year to build up familiarity with England's defence. Get line-ups for the Iceland vs. England 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, Group Stage football match. There are several new faces in Southgate's squad to face Iceland and Denmark, with Manchester-based duo Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood attracting much of the attention after starring for their clubs in the latter stages of last season. No spectators are allowed the field is at its most beautiful. The Manchester United captain was withdrawn from the group for September's Nations League qualifiers with Iceland and the Danes following his high-profile conviction in Greece. Will Jack Grealish and Jordan Pickford be in England's starting XI with Harry Kane at next summer's European Championships? Bad penalty by Birkir Bjarnason (Iceland) right footed shot is just a bit too high. "That's why they are picked in the first place, but also then you're never quite certain how they'll adapt and how they'll fit in with the group. No spectators are allowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin has earned his first England call-up after sinking West Ham with a brilliant hat-trick in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. England XI vs Iceland in Euro 2016: Hart, Walker, Cahill, Smalling, Rose, Alli, Dier, Rooney, Sturridge, Kane, Sterling. "That's just my hope but I'm not going to call, or ask, or beg. As it is, those scenarios have been postponed by 12 months. We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. victory.Tuesday, 2 September 2020 - Further forwards, Southgate may feel 20-year-old Phil Foden will be ready to start for England at next summer's tournament. ", Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Joe Gomez, Michael Keane, Harry Maguire, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tyrone Mings, Bukayo Saka, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Midfielders: Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse, Harry Winks, Forwards: Tammy Abraham, Harvey Barnes, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Grealish, Danny Ings, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling. There was also a place for Manchester City's Kyle Walker, despite his sending off in Iceland, which frustrated Southgate and saw him suspended for the 0-0 draw in Copenhagen. Friday, 28 August 2020 - 90'+3' Penalty missed! And Southgate, beginning with Iceland on Saturday, will need to adapt his plans to come up with the best combination he can, 12 months later than expected. The embarrassing defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016 was described as "shambolic" by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher and as Iceland's fans performed their famous Thunder Clap after the final whistle, boss Roy Hodgson headed down the tunnel to resign. "You need a core of the team that are at that point in their career where that's the focus, and collectively they drive the team and they drive the habits and behaviours every day. "I would have loved to stay on for another two years, however I am pragmatic and know that we are in the results business," Hodgson said afterwards. UEFA Nations League match Iceland vs England 05.09.2020. Goals against/Match 0.69 Most Goals Scored 17 Wayne Rooney. ... the first time the national team had been together since Euro 2020. There could be new leaders in the team after heroic performances - or there could be players axed after failing on the big stage. 90'+5' Second Half ends, Iceland 0, England 1. "I believe that Gareth and Steve [Holland] they care about the players and I don't think they want to be connected with something that can be a consequence of this week and the three international matches, which is obviously too much, especially for my players," Mourinho said. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. United's Marcus Rashford, Chelsea's Ben Chillwell and Tottenham's Harry Winks have also returned to the squad after injury, with Southgate expected to name more than the usual 23 names to help manage the workload for his players. Would Southgate still be in charge at all? "It's been clearly a really difficult period for him," said Southgate. Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker have won multiple trophies at club level, while Jordan Henderson has captained Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League titles over the past two seasons - with all three having been starters as England reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and last year's inaugural Nations League competition. Southgate refused to confirm whether either of the young stars would be involved against Iceland, but gave a positive review of their performances in training. Get line-ups for the Iceland vs. England 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, Group Stage football match. Average Goals/Match 2.24 Avg. Watch Iceland vs England live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 4.30pm on Saturday; kick-off 5pm. "I think he needed that switch off and he'll be able to go back to his club, and absolutely we would be looking to involve him in October.". Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has also been rewarded with a maiden international call up. "My contract was always up after the Euros, so now is the time for someone else to oversee the progress of this young, hungry and talented group of players.". Asked if he has been in contact with Maguire and whether he would come back into the thinking for October fixtures against Wales, Belgium and Denmark, Southgate said: "Yes and yes. The group winner will join the other table-toppers from league A in the Nations League finals, which will be held at some point in 2021. They want to add to the medals, they want to add to the successes and victories. "But they're two of another group of very exciting young players that are coming through the English system.". The … Four days after his arrest in the early hours of August 21 following an alleged incident on the island of Mykonos, the 27-year-old was found guilty of assaulting a police officer, swearing, resisting arrest and bribery. Erik Hamrén has named a 25-man squad for the opening Nations League matches Comment and Analysis Iceland vs England: Which young stars will seize Nations League chance to become first-XI regulars? Indeed, Jack Grealish, who eventually landed his first call-up to the senior squad following Rashford's withdrawal, has described this week "more or less like a trial". Maguire maintains his innocence and has lodged an appeal with the Greek court system, with the Manchester United captain saying he feared for his life during his arrest. Beyond the players in the current squad, there are a whole host of U21s with ambitions of stepping up, too. … Watch Iceland vs England live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 4.30pm on Saturday; kick-off 5pm. Goals against 29. Iceland… Tallies taken from Ksi.Is. "Everything we've seen on the training pitch - we'd have no hesitation in starting any of the players that are with us," Southgate said. "It's lovely to talk about the young players because they're so exciting, but we've got players that now winning is what it's about with them with England," Southgate said. Have your say on the game in the comments. Southgate plans to bring Maguire back into the England set-up next month having withdrawn the defender from this squad following his Greek court case. "It's been clearly a really difficult period for him and I think the last few days have been very important for him to be able to relax and get away from all the attention - mentally get a rest, because of course he had a short break anyway but then the events that happened in Greece really dominated that. against England and Belgium next month. Players such as Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Conor Coady, and Leeds' Kalvin Phillips may feel the same way and will be working hard to convince Southgate they deserve another call-up next month, when England take on Wales in a friendly before more Nations League contests against Belgium and Tuesday's opponents Denmark. Foden, 20, featured regularly in Pep Guardiola's midfield at Manchester City after lockdown, while 18-year-old forward Greenwood was prolific as Manchester United surged to a third-place finish.