It's the final competitive match for England before Thomas Tuchel takes over in January of 2025 as they close out the group stage of the UEFA Nations League facing Ireland. Despite Tuchel signing an 18-month contract as the next coach of the Three Lions in October,

Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League.

England convincingly defeated Greece in its first game of the international break, taking the lead of Group B in League 2 of the Nations League. The victory in Athens means the Three Lions control its destiny, if it defeats Ireland, then England will get promoted to League 1 of the Nations League just in time for the arrival of Thomas Tuchel.