WC26 Test Post 1
England welcome Poland to Wembley this Friday night in a World Cup qualifier that promises goals, drama and at least one bloke in a pub claiming he could’ve scored that chance.
The Three Lions are unbeaten in their last six home games, while Poland arrive hoping to cause an upset and prove they’re more than just a country that exports plumbers and terrifyingly strong vodka.
England v Poland Betting Tips
Harry Kane To Score Anytime (4/6)
If England get a penalty, Harry Kane will probably score it.
If England don’t get a penalty, Harry Kane will probably score anyway.
The Bayern striker has found the net more often than your mate finds excuses for being late, and Poland’s defence could be in for a long evening.
Both Teams To Score (11/10)
England have looked solid at the back recently, but solid and invincible are two different things.
Poland still carry a threat going forward and England have an occasional habit of switching off defensively like your dad trying to watch a documentary after Sunday lunch.
One goal each looks very achievable.
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England
Brazil
England
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1 Jordan PICKFORDGoalkeeper · 32y · 185cm
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13 Dean HendersonGoalkeeper · 29y · 188cm
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23 James TRAFFORDGoalkeeper · 23y · 197cm
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2 Ezri KONSADefender · 28y · 180cm
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3 Nico OREILLYDefender · 21y · 177cm
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5 John STONESDefender · 32y · 188cm
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6 Marc GUEHIDefender · 26y · 183cm
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12 Trevoh CHALOBAHDefender · 27y · 192cm
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15 Dan BURNDefender · 34y · 201cm
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24 Reece JAMESDefender · 26y · 180cm
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25 Djed SPENCEDefender · 26y · 184cm
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26 Jarell QUANSAHDefender · 23y · 190cm
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4 Declan RICEMidfielder · 27y · 185cm
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8 Elliot ANDERSONMidfielder · 23y · 179cm
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10 Jude BELLINGHAMMidfielder · 23y · 183cm
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14 Jordan HENDERSONMidfielder · 36y · 183cm
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16 Kobbie MAINOOMidfielder · 21y · 183cm
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17 Morgan ROGERSMidfielder · 24y · 187cm
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21 Eberechi EZEMidfielder · 28y · 178cm
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7 Bukayo SAKAForward · 25y · 178cm
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9 Harry KANEForward · 33y · 190cm
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11 Marcus RASHFORDForward · 28y · 180cm
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18 Anthony GORDONForward · 25y · 182cm
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19 Ollie WATKINSForward · 30y · 180cm
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20 Noni MADUEKEForward · 24y · 182cm
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22 Ivan TONEYForward · 30y · 185cm
Brazil
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1 ALISSONGoalkeeper · 34y · 193cm
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12 WEVERTONGoalkeeper · 38y · 189cm
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23 EDERSONGoalkeeper · 33y · 188cm
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3 GABRIEL MAGALHAESDefender · 28y · 190cm
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4 MARQUINHOSDefender · 32y · 183cm
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6 ALEX SANDRODefender · 35y · 180cm
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13 DANILODefender · 35y · 184cm
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14 BREMERDefender · 29y · 188cm
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15 LEO PEREIRADefender · 30y · 189cm
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16 DOUGLAS SANTOSDefender · 32y · 173cm
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24 ROGER IBANEZDefender · 27y · 186cm
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2 EDERSON SILVAMidfielder · 27y · 184cm
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5 CASEMIROMidfielder · 34y · 185cm
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8 BRUNO GUIMARAESMidfielder · 28y · 182cm
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17 FABINHOMidfielder · 32y · 188cm
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18 DANILO SANTOSMidfielder · 25y · 177cm
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20 LUCAS PAQUETAMidfielder · 29y · 183cm
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7 VINICIUS JUNIORForward · 26y · 176cm
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9 MATHEUS CUNHAForward · 27y · 183cm
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10 NEYMAR JRForward · 34y · 175cm
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11 RAPHINHAForward · 29y · 176cm
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19 ENDRICKForward · 20y · 172cm
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21 LUIZ HENRIQUEForward · 25y · 182cm
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22 GABRIEL MARTINELLIForward · 25y · 178cm
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25 IGOR THIAGOForward · 25y · 190cm
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26 RAYANForward · 20y · 187cm
AESSEAL New York Stadium
Jude Bellingham To Have 2+ Shots On Target (7/4)
Jude Bellingham is now operating on a different footballing plane to most mortals.
The midfielder seems capable of appearing in every position simultaneously and has developed a worrying habit of making world-class football look embarrassingly easy.
Expect him to be heavily involved.
Correct Score Prediction
England 3-1 Poland (12/1)
England should have enough quality to get the job done, particularly at Wembley.
Poland will likely have their moments, but England's attacking talent could prove too much over 90 minutes.
Besides, 3-1 is football's version of ordering a medium meal. Not too boring. Not too ridiculous. Just right.
Paddy's Player To Watch
Bukayo Saka
Few players are currently as dangerous as Saka when given space.
Unfortunately for Poland, giving Saka space tends to end about as well as giving a toddler a permanent marker.
Stat Attack
- England have scored 14 goals in their last five home internationals.
- Poland have conceded in seven of their last eight away qualifiers.
- Harry Kane has scored so many international goals we've genuinely stopped counting for dramatic effect.
- Somewhere, a commentator is already preparing a "Pole position" joke.
Best Bet
Harry Kane To Score Anytime
It's not glamorous. It's not adventurous.
But neither is putting the bins out, and that's usually a good idea too.
England v Poland Odds
- England: 2/5
- Draw: 15/4
- Poland: 7/1
Odds are completely fictional and exist purely for entertainment purposes. Please do not attempt to remortgage your house based on this article.
Good luck, and remember: betting is a lot like England at major tournaments. It seems easy until the quarter-finals.England welcome Poland to Wembley this Friday night in a World Cup qualifier that promises goals, drama and at least one bloke in a pub claiming he could've scored that chance.
