England's preparation for Euro 2024 is going very smoothly so far with Gareth Southgate's side cruising to a 3-0 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday.
The Three Lions take on Iceland at Wembley Stadium in their final warm-up game ahead of the trip to Germany where they will face Serbia in their first group game.
This will be the final chance for any fringe players to impress their manager enough to remain in the final squad selection but baring any injuries, Southgate should have a clear vision of who he will be taking to Euro 2024 this summer.
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England vs Iceland prediction: Back-to-back clean sheets for England?
Key Stats
- England have won three of their four previous encounters with Iceland, keeping clean sheets in each of the pair's last two head-to-heads.
- Southgate's men have won two of their last four home games, keeping clean sheets in each of those victories.
- Harry Kane came off the bench to score against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday.
- The England captain has scored a record 63 goals in 90 caps for his country, netting nine times in nine appearances in 2024.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the Scandinavians
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 44/5 (9.80) – 10.2%
- AWAY: 18/1 (19.00) – 5.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: England dominate
England have won three of their four meetings with Iceland over the years but famously the Scandinavians defeated the Three Lions at Euro 2016 with a shock 2-1 victory. However, England have won the last two encounters between the pair in the Nations League 4-0 and 1-0.
UEFA Nations League 18/11/20
England
Iceland
UEFA Nations League 05/09/20
Iceland
England
Euro 2016 27/06/16
England
Iceland
England preview: Southgate set to experiment?
Following their 3-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday, Gareth Southgate could well change his entire starting lineup for the Iceland game to ensure that the majority of his squad get some decent playing time ahead of the trip to Germany.
Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Kobbie Mainoo, Conor Gallagher, Jude Bellingham, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker didn't even make the bench for the Bosnia-Herzegovina game but could all feature on Friday night.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Branthwaite, Gomez, Quansah, Rice, Mainoo, Foden, Gordon, Walker, Bellingham & Kane
UEFA Nations League B 10/09/24
W
Finland
0
England
2
UEFA Nations League B 07/09/24
W
Rep of Ireland
0
England
2
Euro 2024 14/07/24
L
Spain
2
England
1
Euro 2024 10/07/24
W
Netherlands
1
England
2
Euro 2024 06/07/24
W
Switzerland
1 (3)
England
1 (5)
Iceland preview: A distinct lack of goals up-front
Without Alfreð Finnbogason, Albert Guðmundsson, Birkir Bjarnason and Gylfi Sigurðsson in the squad, this Iceland team doesn't seem to carry much of a goal threat.
Andri Guðjohnsen looks set to lead the line but only has six goals in 22 caps, so it is midfielder Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson with eight goals in 91 appearances that has the most international goals in Åge Hareide's side.
Predicted lineup: Valdimarsson (GK), Þórarinsson, Sampsted, Ingason, Grétarsson, J. Guðmundsson, Traustason, Haraldsson, Jóhannesson, Þorsteinsson & Guðjohnsen
UEFA Nations League B 09/09/24
L
Turkey
3
Iceland
1
UEFA Nations League B 06/09/24
W
Montenegro
0
Iceland
2
International Match 10/06/24
L
Netherlands
4
Iceland
0
International Match 07/06/24
W
England
0
Iceland
1
Euro 2024 Qualifying 26/03/24
L
Ukraine
2
Iceland
1
Player to watch – Jarrad Branthwaite
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite made his England debut at the weekend, coming on in the 62nd-minute and helping to keep a clean sheet.
The 21-year-old had a breakthrough season with the Toffees, establishing an excellent partnership alongside James Tarkowski which had one of the best defensive records in the Premier League.
Will the Everton man start against Iceland after making his debut against Bosnia-Herzegovina?
A big-money move for the tall, quick, left-footed centre-back is surely on the cars but he seems happy at Goodison Park for now where he is developing into one of the best defenders in England.
We're backing Branthwaite to shine for the Three Lions against Iceland should he start the game and believe he could be a very useful player if he does make the cut and travel to Germany with the England regulars.
The latest Tweets from each camp
England
This @PhilFoden touch against Iceland in 2020 🫨 pic.twitter.com/o9TVLudioP
— England (@England) June 7, 2024
Iceland
‼ Leikdagur!
👀 Ísland mætir Englandi í vináttuleik á Wembley í dag.
📺 Bein útsending, í opinni dagskrá, á Stöð 2 Sport kl. 18:45.
Gameday as we play England in a friendly.#fyririsland pic.twitter.com/EEkfFekcJh
— Knattspyrnusambandið (@footballiceland) June 7, 2024
