After the ups and downs of England’s memorable Euro 2020 campaign, the tour will resume on Gareth Southgate’s side as they resume their campaign against Hungary on Thursday.
The road to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar resumes as England prepare for their World Cup since their memorable Euro 2020 tournament ended with a bitter defeat in Italy.
England, who are currently at the top of their respective rankings, travel to Budapest to face Hungary at the Puskas Arena on Thursday before playing Andorra at Wembley on Sunday and Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday in a busy time with Southgate.
It could create an opportunity for 25 players as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jesse Lingard and the naked Patrick Bamford try to impress with the upcoming World Cup.
First Qualifiers for the World Cup in Europe: What is this game?
England got off to a good start in qualifying for the World Cup and won three times in the first three games.
A big 5-0 win over the minnows San Marino was followed by a 2-0 win over Albania before Southgate’s 2-1 win over Poland at Wembley saw them finish the first leg of the match.
Now, with the distance playing against Hungary and Poland – two of the strongest teams in the league – forming an alliance with Andorra, England have a chance to advance to Group I next week.
Hungary vs England: Team issues …
RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has returned to Hungary after being forced to miss Euro 2020 with an injury.
He could be joined by Adam Nagy, who has been suspended on a trip to England.
Meanwhile, David Siger and Filip Helander, both members of the Euro 2020 team, are missing, while two non-playing players from Mark Tamas and Daniel Salloi have been invited by Marco Rossi.
Finally, incoming people have difficulty defending themselves due to the lack of Loic Nego (Covid-19) and Gergo Lovrencsics (knee).
Jadon Sancho is suspected of injury in England
In England, Jadon Sancho was the only one concerned about Southgate as he revealed at a press conference on Wednesday before the chef began knocking on the door.
Meanwhile, defender Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been left out of the England squad due to an earlier injury this week.
Southgate have not called for an extension, although they now have only two strikers left in the squad – Harry Kane and Patrick Bamford. It reinforces the hopes of Leeds Bamford champion making his show in England after receiving his first invitation.
Hungary is a difficult test in England
Attila Fiola of Hungary celebrates scoring vs France at Euro 2020
Hungary may have failed to get out of the group at Euro 2020, but it did not go without a fight.
After losing 3-0 in their first match against Portugal, they again struggled against two bad draws against France and Germany, but in the end, it was not enough to reach the knockout stages.
The defeat of Marco Rossi’s team in Portugal is their only loss in 14 games in all competitions,
With two points behind the leaders of Group I in England after winning two and drawing one in their first three games, and with three white sheets in their last four games, England have a tough task ahead of 60,000 fans at Puskas Arena.
He took notes from Poland in March; removed France from the summer and from Germany. Their latest results speak for themselves.
‘We must start again; Hungarian games are important ‘
Gareth Southgate believes England’s match in Hungary could be “very important” in their World Cup qualifiers.
Southgate believes England’s match in Hungary on Thursday could be “significant” in their World Cup qualifiers.
“I think the two away games this week will all be very difficult,” said the England boss. “They’re good teams. It’s obviously a very important game in terms of fitness.
“You can’t predict your worst game ever, but we know Hungary is a very good team and will be second on the list.”
Southgate added: “The team is confident in their achievements and the progress they have made
products, not only in the summer, but also in the last four years.
“But in the same way we have to start over. The journey to get another chance to run in the race is going on. We have to be really good. In terms of attitude and good tests for us. Away from home, 60,000 fans are the best team we play with.”
Southgate refuses to comment on whether England would emerge from the persecution
Southgate has refused to confirm whether his side will leave Budapest if Hungarian fans brutally beat England players in the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday.
Hungary has been banned from playing in the next three UEFA Champions League matches – and one of these matches has been suspended for two years – following racist violence from its supporters and banners for homosexuals at their Euro 2020 matches in Budapest. But a total of more than 60,000 people will be present at the Puskas Arena for Thursday’s match against England as the match is played under FIFA’s jurisdiction. In October 2019, England decided to play in Sofia after Bulgarian fans harassed Southgate players at Euro 2020.
Asked if the group would be released if it met with violence on Thursday, Southgate said: “I don’t think we should just talk nonsense.
“We know what we have experienced in the past [in Bulgaria] but we are going to Hungary to prepare for the game against a team that will follow their team.
“We’re anticipating the challenges of the game and everything else I really think about.”
I play a tough game against Hungary, who have won two and taken one so far in qualifying for the World Cup. He could not be defeated and the reason is a test in England in Budapest on Thursday.
Phillips: We will continue to kneel
England bowed out against Germany at Euro 2020
Kalvin Phillips is confident that the support of the England players on their knees is going well and he is confident that the team will continue to play the match against Hungary in Budapest.
The England players have insisted they will stay on their knees before the start of the summer against racism and xenophobia in defiance of their fans heading to the end of Euro 2020. they were right to stick their guns.
“It’s hard to say we’re starting to win but we’re going the right way,” he said. “The Middlesbrough weapons were frustrating and painful for us but over time, we talked a lot that we would kneel down and support our beliefs. I think a lot of fans understood this and did change the other side and continue to entertain us.
“Obviously I know about this [in Hungary] that’s the way it has been there but it hasn’t happened, so I can’t say anything about it. I just know that, as a group we know, we will continue to bow our heads because it is important to us, it is important to our country and to address racial violence. “
Rossi: Hungary could protect England players
There will be 60,000 followers in Hungary at the Puskas Arena on Thursday evening
Hungarian assistant Rossi has vowed to protect England players from abuse.
The England players, including Tyrone Mings in his show, were tortured in Bulgaria in 2019 and Rossi insisted that the team of visitors be assisted by their keepers should there be insults between the trees.
“I hope we can’t deal with this. What we can always say in the past has been respect for everyone,” he said.
“I’m not afraid or worried that someone might have this attitude, racism, in front of the English players. I hope this doesn’t happen.
“In that case, we’re on the side of the England players, obviously.”
Opta Statistics: Can England continue their run?
Harry Kane is due to lead the England line against Hungary
- England have not finished in their last 13 games against Hungary (W11 D2) since losing four games in a row against Hungary between 1953 and 1962 with a total of 17-5 goals.
- Hungary and England have not met since August 2010 in a friendly, when the Three Lions won 2-1 with Steven Gerrard scoring after Phil Jagielka gave Hungary the lead with a goal.
- In qualifying World Cup matches, England and Hungary met in the 1982 World Cup – England won both games: 3-1 in Budapest with goals from Trevor Brooking (x2) and Kevin Keegan 1-0 at Wembley with Paul Mariner winning.
- Hungary have won their last World Cup qualifiers, beating San Marino and Andorra. They have not won three in a row since April 2009, when they have won four in a row.
- England have lost once in their last 50 games to qualify for the EURO / World Cup (W40 D9), losing to the Czech Republic in October 2019. The three lions have not lost a single final 24 World Cup (W18 D6) since a 1-0 loss to Ukraine in October 2009.
- England striker Harry Kane has taken part in 30 goals in 21 games for the World Cup / EUROs (22 goals, 8 assists), battling it out in the last 12 games. Wayne Rooney was the only player to score more goals for the Three Lions in a qualifying game (30).
- Hungary’s Ádám Szalai has been involved in eight goals in his last eight World Cup appearances (7 goals, 1 assists).
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