England face Ivory Coast at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday in their second friendly of the international break, following a 2-1 victory over Switzerland on Saturday. Goals from Luke Shaw and Harry Kane secured the win, and Kane could move closer to becoming England's all-time top goalscorer if he features against the African side.
The match kicks off at 7:45pm on Tuesday, March 29, at Wembley. It will be the first ever meeting between the two nations, who have avoided each other in three World Cups and never played a friendly before. England have already qualified for the 2022 World Cup, while Ivory Coast failed to advance from their qualifying group.
Sky Sports will broadcast the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HD, with coverage starting at 7pm. Highlights will be available on ITV at 10:45pm and can be streamed via the ITV Hub.
Gareth Southgate is expected to make several changes, possibly a completely different XI, as he explores options ahead of the World Cup. John Stones is an injury concern due to muscular tightness. Harry Kane may start again as he chases Wayne Rooney's goalscoring record, while Jack Grealish, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling and James Ward-Prowse could be handed starts.
Ivory Coast, who lost 2-1 to France on Friday, are expected to make a couple of changes. Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe scored against France and started alongside Serge Aurier, Eric Bailly, Willy Boly, Franck Kessie, Sebastien Haller and Wilfried Zaha, who could all retain their places. Max Gradel and Maxwell Cornet are pushing for starts.
