Match Centre: Finland v England
All of the latest news and stats ahead of the UEFA Nations League game with Finland in Helsinki
Finland v England
UEFA Nations League
League B, Group 2 fixture
5pm BST, Sunday 13 October 2024
Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Finland in profile
Nickname: The Eagle-Owls
Coach: Markku Kanerva
Captain: Lucas Hradecky
UEFA EURO best performance: Group stage, 2020
Head to head
The Three Lions have played Finland at men's senior level on eleven occasions, registering nine wins, drawing twice and losing none.
Last three meetings v Finland
England 2-1 Finland, International Match, 24 March 2001
The Three Lions ran out as narrow winners last time out when they hosted Finland at Anfield during their 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. They had to come from behind too, after former Crystal Palace midfielder Aki Riihilahti put the Finns ahead in the first half. A Michael Owen goal two minutes before the break saw England equalise before David Beckham's goal early in the second half sealed the win.
Finland 0-0 England, International Match, 11 October 2000
Howard Wilkinson took charge of England on their last trip to Helsinki, following the resignation of Kevin Keegan after their defeat to Germany at Wembley four days earlier.
Finland 1-2 England, International Match, 3 June 1992
A brace from David Platt helped Graham Taylor's team come from behind to take victory in Helsinki, as the Three Lions prepared for their EURO campaign in Sweden later that summer.
England Squad News
The squad for this game will be named in the week prior to the international window.
Ticket Information
How to watch or stream
UEFA Nations League games will be shown live in the UK on Channel Four.
