The first international break since the World Cup sees the journey towards Euro 2024 begin, and Gareth Southgate has been dealt a tricky opening test in March, with Italy and Ukraine both featuring in the upcoming England fixtures this month.
Upcoming England Fixtures – March 2023
Following the disappointment of a quarter-final exit at the World Cup in December, Gareth Southgate has committed his future to England until at least Euro 2024 in Germany next year.
The Three Lions will first have to secure their place in the competition, with qualifying starting in March as we get a first glimpse of the squad post-World Cup.
Their fixture list begins with a stern test with an away trip to Naples to face Italy, who, despite failing to qualify for the World Cup, have not lost against England in the last six head-to-heads and are unbeaten on home soil since 1961.
This is then followed by a tie against Ukraine at Wembley three days later to complete a relatively short international break.
- Italy vs England – Thursday 23rd March (19:45 GMT)
- England vs Ukraine – Sunday 26th March (17:00 GMT)
Setting the tone for the week ahead 💪#threelions pic.twitter.com/0bcklBX5mT
— England (@England) March 20, 2023
Where Can I Watch England’s Upcoming Fixtures?
Both of England’s opening Euro qualifies will be shown live on Channel 4 this week, after the broadcaster won the rights to show football free-to-air back in April of last year.
England Squad For March Fixtures
Several key names have been omitted from Southgate’s latest 25-man squad, with notable World Cup squad members such as Ben White, Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Callum Wilson and Conor Coady all missing out.
Elsewhere, Chelsea duo Ben Chilwell and Reece James are welcomed back lengthy injury spells, while Brentford’s Ivan Toney will be eyeing a first England cap after enjoying a spectacular season for the Bees.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Ben Chilwell, Eric Dier, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, James Maddison, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney
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