Frank Christian
On Thursday, England prepares for an important UEFA Nations League match in Athens against Greece.
With Greece currently ahead by three points on the table, there’s a lot at stake. A win for England could mean automatic promotion to League A, while finishing second would lead to a playoff—ensuring both teams will give their best performance.
England needs to secure a win by at least two goals to maintain their chances of promotion before their final game against Ireland on Sunday. The stakes are high, and every moment in the match will be critical as they strive to keep their chances alive in Athens.
The Sporting News provides essential information about the upcoming match, including viewing options, kick-off times, and lineup news.
How to watch Greece vs. England
For viewers in the UK, here’s how to catch the match:
Broadcast channel: ITV 1 UK
Live streaming: ITVX
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV 1 UK, and fans can also stream it live via ITVX.
If you’re abroad or unable to access the live stream, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN can help you securely connect to the internet and bypass local restrictions to watch your favorite streaming services from anywhere.
Kick-off time for Greece vs. England
The game will occur at the Athens Olympic Stadium in Marousi, Greece, on Thursday, November 14, starting at 9:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s the time conversion for the UK:
| Date | Thu, Nov. 14 |
| Kick-off time | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Athens Olympic Stadium |
| Location | Marousi, Greece |
Team news and lineups for Greece vs. England
Greece will be missing midfielder Dimitrios Kourbelis, who is suspended due to two yellow cards in October. However, center-back Konstantinos Koulierakis returns after sitting out a previous match.
Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos has shown his quality despite minimal game time recently. He’s expected to make his 33rd consecutive international appearance.
In defense, Konstantinos Mavropanos from West Ham is set to play alongside him, while Kostas Tsimikas aims to reclaim the left-back spot.
Greece’s expected lineup (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos (GK) — Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas — Siopis, Mantalos — Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis — Pavlidis.
Injured: Pelkas
Suspended: None
England faces significant challenges with the absence of eight players, prompting interim manager Lee Carsley to make adjustments for the final lineup.
Notable absences include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, and Aaron Ramsdale, giving new players a chance to shine.
Among those called up are Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, alongside others like Jarrod Bowen and Tino Livramento.
Additionally, Ezri Konsa, Rico Lewis, Angel Gomes, and Noni Madueke are all in contention for starting opportunities.
England’s predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford (GK) — Walker, Konsa, Guehi, Lewis — Gomes, Gallagher — Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon — Kane.
Injured: Alexander-Arnold, Saka, Rice, Foden, Grealish, Colwill, Palmer, Ramsdale
Suspended: None
Match prediction for Greece vs. England
Carsley’s leadership will be critical in aiming for a victory against a Greece side known for their toughness at home.
Despite not having some key players, the England squad still possesses enough talent to potentially secure a win. With a cohesive formation and Harry Kane leading, they could manage to secure necessary points in Athens.
- Prediction: Greece 1-2 England
Upcoming UEFA Nations League matches this week
All times in BST
Thursday, Nov. 14
- Kazakhstan vs. Austria (4:00 p.m.)
- Armenia vs. Faroe Islands (6:00 p.m.)
- Belgium vs. Italy (8:45 p.m.)
- France vs. Israel (8:45 p.m.)
- Greece vs. England (8:45 p.m.)
- North Macedonia vs. Latvia (8:45 p.m.)
- Republic of Ireland vs. Finland (8:45 p.m.)
- Slovenia vs. Norway (8:45 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 15
- Cyprus vs. Lithuania (6:00 p.m.)
- Denmark vs. Spain (8:45 p.m.)
- Luxembourg vs. Bulgaria (8:45 p.m.)
- Northern Ireland vs. Belarus (8:45 p.m.)
- Portugal vs. Poland (8:45 p.m.)
- Romania vs. Kosovo (8:45 p.m.)
- San Marino vs. Gibraltar (8:45 p.m.)
- Scotland vs. Croatia (8:45 p.m.)
- Switzerland vs. Serbia (8:45 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 17
- Azerbaijan vs. Estonia (3:00 p.m.)
- Andorra vs. Moldova (6:00 p.m.)
- Georgia vs. Ukraine (6:00 p.m.)
- Montenegro vs. Iceland (6:00 p.m.)
- Turkey vs. Wales (6:00 p.m.)
- Albania vs. Czechia (8:45 p.m.)
- Germany vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8:45 p.m.)
- Netherlands vs. Hungary (8:45 p.m.)
- Sweden vs. Slovakia (8:45 p.m.)
