England vs. Uruguay: TV Channel, Kick-Off, Live Stream, Referee, Injury Updates
England start World Cup preparations with a friendly against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday, March 27. Thomas Tuchel named a 35-player squad for the two-match window.
Match details
| Kick-off | Friday, March 27 — 7:45 p.m. GMT (2:45 p.m. ET; 1:15 a.m. IST, Friday; 6:45 a.m. AEDT, Friday) |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Referee | Sven Jablonski (Germany) |
| VAR | Sören Storks (Germany) |
| TV Channel / Live Stream | ITV1 (UK); SonyLiv (India). ESPN will provide live updates. |
For anyone searching “England vs. Uruguay TV Channel”, the match will air on ITV1 in the UK. A Live Stream will be available via SonyLiv in India, and fans can follow ESPN’s live updates.
Squad changes and injury updates
Tuchel made two late alterations to the original roster. Ben White returns, replacing injured Jarrell Quansah.
Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes joined the group after Eberechi Eze withdrew through injury. These Injury Updates were confirmed ahead of the game.
Who joins after the Uruguay game
Tuchel split the 35-man list into two groups. Eleven key players will arrive after the first friendly.
- Harry Kane
- Bukayo Saka
- Declan Rice
- Morgan Rogers
- Anthony Gordon
- Elliot Anderson
- Nico O’Reilly
- Marc Guéhi
- Ezri Konsa
- Dan Burn
- Dean Henderson
Opportunities for fringe players
With several starters absent, fringe players can make a strong case. Kobbie Mainoo, James Garner, Lewis Hall, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have a platform.
Harvey Barnes also aims to impress after his late call-up. One or two performances could influence Tuchel’s final World Cup selection.
Veterans and notable returns
Harry Maguire is back after an 18-month absence from England squads. His club form under Michael Carrick earned him the recall.
Tuchel will work with Maguire for the first time. With regular centre-backs missing, Maguire looks likely to start on Friday.
Bellingham and midfield battles
Jude Bellingham recently returned from a muscle injury. He made his comeback at Real Madrid against Atlético.
Bellingham faces intense competition for the advanced midfield role. Morgan Rogers, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer also seek that position.
Opposition threat and form
Uruguay bring quality players, with Federico Valverde among their most dangerous assets. Valverde’s energy and pressing can unsettle opponents.
Marcelo Bielsa may manage Valverde’s minutes, as Uruguay also face Algeria in this international window.
Context and recent records
England arrive on the back of six consecutive international wins. The nations last met at the 2014 World Cup.
That 2014 match ended 2-1 to Uruguay, courtesy of a brace from Luis Suárez.
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