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Jordan Henderson has joined up with the England squad for the Nations League games against Italy and Germany. The Football Association confirmed on Tuesday ...

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has been added to the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Germany. Henderson was not ...

He was rewarded for his fine start to the season with five goals in seven Premier League games. The Germany fixture is a final runout before they begin their World Cup campaign against Iran in November. Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has been added to the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Germany.

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[Kieran Trippier](/topic/kieran-trippier) was also not among the main group and will not meet up with the squad until later in the day due to a personal commitment. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “Clearly, we have a number of players including Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips who are not playing a lot of minutes with their club. [Henderson linked up with the squad on Monday night](/sport/football/kalvin-phillips-jordan-henderson-england-liverpool-germany-b2170988.html) having been drafted in to replace the injured [Kalvin Phillips](/topic/kalvin-phillips) and was one of three players not to train with the group on Tuesday morning. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. It is not a perfect situation but there is still a lot of football to be played before Qatar.”

BBC Sport looks at Northern Ireland's 14-game winless run in the Nations League ahead of September's final two fixtures.

However, ultimately it was the same for every nation and Northern Ireland did not deserve to win any of the matches. Heading into the final two games the other bottom sides in other Leagues are Lithuania, Belarus and Gibraltar. This is highlighted by the fact he has used 37 players in his 10 Nations League matches to date. In fact, it has been so poor Ian Baraclough's men are only one of three teams yet to win a match in the competition. Just 600 were present for the Austria defeat. The other two?

Stephen Kenny's side have two Nation's League fixtures remaining, and while mid-table obscurity is the likeliest of outcomes, Scotland and Armenia offer an ...

The rise of Michael Obafemi in a green jersey came at a very important time, and the promise shown by his partnership with Troy Parrott was one that got supporters out of their seats. The excitement surrounding the campaign was quickly extinguished following the opening losses, but performances and results thereafter, coupled with similar this week will fill those outside, and inside the camp with optimism ahead of the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, which kicks off next March. Consistency is key, yet what was really needed in the time following the disappointment of the opening fixtures was a win.

Scotland face a Nations League double-header against Ukraine either side of a home match against the Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park; Ukraine lead the ...

"We are not blessed with a lot of young options in that area. "He's a good goalkeeper. "Even from the first time I called him in when he was at Livingston I can see that when he comes to the squad he has improved. I know he is not in an ideal situation where he is not getting game time, but I know he is working with good goalkeepers at Rangers," he said. "The Nations League is important as we know because we qualified for Euro 2020 through the Nations League," he said. "I just felt in the summer we stalled a little bit and we want to start that forward momentum again and hopefully that starts on Wednesday."

Ireland take on Scotland in the Uefa Nations League on Saturday night. Here is everything you need to know about the game, including TV channel details.

[Nathan Collins 'waited in the tunnel' for Jack Grealish after red card for high tackle](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/nathan-collins-jack-grealish-tackle-272483). [Nathan Collins](https://cms.sportsjoe.ie/football/nathan-collins-goal-ukraine-264233) score a wondergoal. [Swansea manager 'disappointed' with Stephen Kenny comments about Michael Obafemi](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/michael-obafemi-stephen-kenny-ireland-swansea-272352). [Ireland](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/seamus-coleman-ireland-players-270177) have played against Scotland 12 times. [Scotland](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/stephen-kenny-scotland-ireland-post-match-263950) are currently ranked 45th in the FIFA world rankings and come into the game after beating Armenia 4-1 in June. [Scotland](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/ireland-scotland-player-ratings-nations-league-263929) at Hampden Park in their fifth Nations League game of the campaign. Forwards: Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Troy Parrott (Preston North End), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City). [Ukraine](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/ukraine-ireland-player-ratings-264225) in the World Cup playoff semi-final and then were beaten 3-0 by Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. They then play Ukraine in a return fixture next Tuesday. Ukraine, the top seeds, are top of the table with seven points from three games. Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Reading), Jason Knight (Derby County), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Conor Hourihane (Derby County), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City). Kenny's side suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Ukraine and Armenia respectively in June.

Republic of Ireland v Armenia (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of both teams' final Group B1 fixture, held at the Aviva Stadium. Promotion to League A was the ...

ScotRail has announced additional trains and carriages for Scotland's Nations League matches this week. The national squad face Ukraine on Wednesday and ...

Fans have been urged to allow extra time for travelling to and from games and to buy their return tickets in advance. ScotRail has announced additional trains and carriages for Scotland's Nations League matches this week. Extra ScotRail services for Scotland's Nations League qualifiers

The finale to Nations League qualifying begins with Ukraine heading to Scotland for a match between the top two teams in one of the groups in second-tier ...

The week-long finale to Nations League qualifying begins with Ukraine heading to Scotland for a match between the top two teams in one of the groups in second-tier League B. Ukraine, which has been unable to host games in international competitions because of the war with Russia, leads the group by one point from Scotland and they both have three games to play. If Ukraine wins — like it did at Hampden in June, beating Scotland in the World Cup playoff semifinals — the two other teams in the group, Ireland and Armenia, cannot be promoted.

Scotland face Ukraine in Nations League action on Wednesday. James Cantrill has picked out two best bets for the game.

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The finale to Nations League qualifying begins with Ukraine heading to Scotland for a match between the top two teams...

The week-long finale to Nations League qualifying begins with Ukraine heading to Scotland for a match between the top two teams in one of the groups in second-tier League B. Ukraine, which has been unable to host games in international competitions because of the war with Russia, leads the group by one point from Scotland and they both have three games to play. If Ukraine wins — like it did at Hampden in June, beating Scotland in the World Cup playoff semifinals — the two other teams in the group, Ireland and Armenia, cannot be promoted.

ENGLAND must pull off a Nations League rescue job over the next week to stay in the top tier for next month's Euro 2024 qualifying draw.Uefa confirm.

[Kalvin Phillips withdrew from the squad with a shoulder injury](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19846050/kalvin-phillips-england-man-city-shoulder-surgery-guardiola/). [Jordan Henderson was added to the squad](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19859897/liverpool-jordan-henderson-england-squad-call-up/). [suffered a 4-0 humiliation at Molineux against Hungary](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18877116/england-vs-hungary-live-stream-free-tv-channel-uefa-nations-league-online/) in their last game in the competition. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [ Three Lions take on Euro 2020 champions Italy in Milan on Friday.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19853592/italy-vs-england-live-stream-free-tv-channel-kick-off-time-team-news-nations-league/) [Gareth Southgate’s side facing relegation](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19823347/gareth-southgate-fears-england-world-cup-premier-league/) after two draws and two defeats in June.

With the World Cup just around the corner, extra importance will be placed on events over the next week, as European sides complete the UEFA Nations League.

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PARIS - A hectic schedule of club football ahead of the World Cup is interrupted this week as national teams get a last chance to fine-tune their ...

Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will warm up for the World Cup by meeting in Braga on next Tuesday in a game that could decide which of the Iberian neighbours advances to the Nations League Finals next June. "Part of the rationale is that we are very close to a World Cup and we feel, although our results were disappointing in the summer, we have picked on the basis of form and capability over a long period," Southgate said last week. While domestic competitions bear the brunt of the upheaval to the calendar as they are forced to halt a week before the opening game in Qatar, that also means there will be next to no time for national squads to work together before beginning their World Cup campaigns.

A brief synopsis. Portugal meet a Czech Republic side in reasonably poor form having lost 3 of 6 matches this year. Their hope of qualifying to the semifinals ...

This can be a special year for the Seleção. We need the mental resilience to adapt and overcome. Those not respecting the gargantuan blind leap off a cliff this represents are not paying attention. The players believed him and beat France for the first time ever in the tournament final. Danilo is a fine back-up, but this is the last chance to prepare a centreback for the future and Djaló checks almost all the boxes save for one – he has zero caps. That we need to sharpen the end of the spear and attack with reckless abandon. Defense is precisely one half of the game. For the World Cup, Renato Sanches will be needed in midfield. His time on the pitch, and how he contributes timely goals is the new imperative. Otávio and Renato Sanches are injured, and it appears the age of João Moutinho is over. It is an earned right to stake that manner of claim in this Seleção. Specifically, a point vs the Czechs and victory over Spain separate Portugal from the semi-finals.

The final Nations League fixtures will take place during the international break with both England and Wales at threat of relegation from League A.

- Ukraine vs Scotland - Hungary vs Italy - England vs Germany - Wales vs Poland - Armenia vs Ukraine - Italy vs England - Germany vs Hungary - Belgium vs Wales - Scotland vs Ukraine “Clearly, we have a number of players including Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips who are not playing a lot of minutes with their club. The mood has unmistakenly turned on the most successful England manager in over half a century. A 1-0 win in Cardiff secured Wales’ spot at the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

(AP) -- The 13 European national teams going to this year's World Cup will play their last competitive soccer games in the Nations League this week, ...

A hectic schedule of club football ahead of the World Cup is interrupted this week as national teams get a last chance to fine-tune their preparations ...

Home PageSportsFootballNations League games offer last chance to prepare for World CupAgence France-Presselast updated: 8 h agoLeft to right: France’s defender Jonathan Clauss, France’s defender Dayot Upamecano and France’s midfielder Matteo Guendouzi take part in a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 19, 2022 as part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming UEFA Nations League football matches.