Match report

England Secures 2-0 Win Over Finland in Nations League

England
England
2–0
FT
Finland
Finland
Sep 10, 2024

England secured a 2-0 victory over Finland in their UEFA Nations League match, thanks to two goals from Harry Kane. The Three Lions dominated the game, making several key substitutions to maintain their lead and withstand Finland's attempts to level the score. Kane's first goal came in the 57th minute, assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold, and he sealed the win with another goal in the 76th minute, this time assisted by Noni Madueke.

Key Facts

  • • England defeated Finland 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League
  • • Harry Kane scored both goals for England
  • • Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the first assist for Kane
  • • Noni Madueke provided the second assist for Kane
  • • Finland made multiple substitutions, including T. Pukki and J. Uronen
  • • England made several substitutions, including E. Konsa, B. Saka, and Anthony Gordon

Lineups

England

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
  • 14 E. Konsa (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 3 R. Lewis (D)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 19 A. Gomes (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (M)
  • 11 A. Gordon (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 L. Colwill
  • 23 N. Madueke
  • 21 E. Eze
  • 16 M. Guéhi
  • 20 J. Bowen
  • 18 K. Mainoo
  • 12 T. Livramento
  • 8 C. Gallagher
  • 13 D. Henderson
  • 17 M. Gibbs-White
  • 22 N. Pope
  • 6 H. Maguire

Finland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 13 A. Ståhl (D)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 4 R. Ivanov (D)
  • 18 J. Uronen (D)
  • 3 M. Peltola (M)
  • 11 R. Schüller (M)
  • 6 G. Kamara (M)
  • 9 F. Jensen (F)
  • 10 T. Pukki (F)
  • 14 T. Keskinen (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 B. Källman
  • 22 I. Niskanen
  • 8 R. Lod
  • 7 O. Antman
  • 21 L. Walta
  • 2 L. Väisänen
  • 16 U. Nissilä
  • 17 T. Galvez
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo
  • 12 J. Joronen
  • 15 M. Tenho
  • 23 V. Sinisalo

Timeline

  1. Finland
    46' Finland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pukki · On: B. Kallman
  2. Finland
    46' Finland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Uronen · On: I. Niskanen
  3. England
    57' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: T. Alexander-Arnold
  4. England
    61' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Konsa · On: L. Colwill
  5. Finland
    63' Finland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Jensen · On: R. Lod
  6. Finland
    66' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Schüller

    Foul

  7. England
    66' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Saka · On: Noni Madueke
  8. England
    66' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: E. Eze
  9. Finland
    74' Finland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Keskinen · On: O. Antman
  10. England
    76' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: Noni Madueke
  11. England
    79' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stones · On: M. Guéhi
  12. England
    80' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Kane · On: Jarrod Bowen
  13. Finland
    84' Finland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Schüller · On: L. Walta

Match Stats

Stat England Finland
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 92% 70%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 2
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 800 218
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 8 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 79% 21%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 733 153
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's goal in the 57th minute broke the deadlock and gave England the lead
  • ▸ Finland's yellow card to R. Schüller in the 66th minute disrupted their momentum
  • ▸ Kane's second goal in the 76th minute effectively sealed the match for England