England is set to face off against Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. Let us see which team is better than the other in EAFC 25.
Team England is one of the favorites to win the UEFA Nations League. They will be facing off against Ireland on 17 November in their last group match. Team England has already qualified for the playoffs alongside Greece in their group. Ireland have struggled in the group stages and will be looking for a win to close out their campaign. Let us find out which team is better in EAFC 25 and why.
England vs Ireland in EAFC 25
Ireland Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Kelleher – 77
- Center Back: Collins – 75
- Center Back: Scales – 73
- Right Back: O’Shea – 74
- Left Back: Manning – 74
- Central Defensive Midfielder: Cullen – 76
- Central Defensive Midfielder: Knight – 70
- Central Attacking Midfielder: Azaz – 71
- Right Midfielder: Ogbene – 74
- Left Midfielder: Szmodics – 75
- Striker: Ferguson – 73
Ireland line up in the 4-2-3-1 wide formation. The attack is led by Ferguson as the sole striker for the team. He is supported by a CAM and two wide midfielders. The central CAM Azaz also acts as the secondary striker for the team, while the wide midfielders, Ogbene and Szmodics, play as wingers.
The midfield is completed by the defensive midfield pivot of Knight and Cullen. They provide support to the backline while also helping out the attackers. Manning and O’Shea are the fullbacks for the team and form the backline alongside Scales and Collins as the center-backs. Kelleher stands in goal for Ireland.
England Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Pope – 83
- Right Back: Alexander-Arnold – 86
- Center Back: Stones – 85
- Center Back: Tomori – 83
- Left Back: Shaw – 82
- Central Defensive Midfielder: Rice – 87
- Central Defensive Midfielder: Gallagher – 81
- Central Attacking Midfielder: Bellingham – 90
- Right Midfielder: Saka – 88
- Left Midfielder: Grealish – 84
- Striker: Kane – 90
England utilizes the 4-2-3-1 wide formation as well. Harry Kane is the primary striker for the team and makes deep runs inside the opponent’s half. Jude Bellingham plays in the CAM position as a secondary striker and receives support from Grealish and Saka as the wide midfielders. Declan Rice and Connor Gallagher form the defensive midfield pivot and provide support to the backline.
The fullbacks are Shaw and Alexander-Arnold, who also overlap to help provide crosses. John Stones and Tomori start as the center-backs. Nick Pope stands in goal for England.
Conclusion
England is clearly the better team in EAFC 25. Team England has arguably one of the best attacks in the game with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Saka, and Grealish. Ireland lack in all departments and are massively outdone by their English counterparts.
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