England and Finland have met several times in
youth level matches
featuring the participating players. Bukayo Saka started for the
under-16s in February 2017 when the two countries met. Trent
Alexander-Arnold started for the under-17s in July 2014 and Jude
Bellingham did so, and scored, as a substitute in September 2019. Both
Jordan Pickford and John Stones started for the under-19 side in the
November 2012 friendly. Dominic Solanke started the October 2015
fixture. England last met Finland at under-21 level
in September and November 2023. Stones started both and Harry Kane was
substitute in the second of the fixtures.
Interim Coach Lee Carsley also made 39 appearances with the Republic of
Ireland, one of which was against Finland
Averages (Starting XI):
Age
Appearances/Goals
Match Report
by Mike Payne
tbc
Source Notes
TheFA.com
BBC Sport FinnishFA
UEFA.com Mike Payne - football historian and contributor