England will kick off their World Cup preparations with two friendly matches, starting with Uruguay at Wembley on Friday.
Manager Thomas Tuchel has selected a large 35-player squad for the upcoming games. Following the Uruguay match, England will face Japan on March 31.
The squad has been split into two groups, with some players arriving after the Uruguay game. While Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins are absent, the squad includes new talent as well as experienced players.
The match will be broadcast on ITV1 in the UK and SonyLiv in India, with live updates available on ESPN.
Key details include the match kicking off on Friday, March 27 at 7:45 p.m. GMT at Wembley Stadium, London. The referee will be Sven Jablonski from Germany, with VAR by Sven Storks, also from Germany.
Updates to the squad see Ben White and Harvey Barnes stepping in for Jarrell Quansah and Eberechi Eze, respectively.
The opportunity arises for both returning and new players to impress Tuchel, given the absence of key team members. Harry Maguire, in particular, is making his comeback after 18 months away and is eager to prove himself.
Jude Bellingham is also back from injury, aiming to secure his position as the primary No. 10 for England amidst stiff competition from other talented players.
Uruguay’s Federico Valverde will be a player to watch out for, bringing his top form from Real Madrid to the international stage.
In terms of statistics, England has won their last six international matches, with Uruguay winning the last encounter between the two teams at the 2014 World Cup.
