As England face Turkey for an international friendly ahead of the UEFA Euro 2016, Roy Hodgson is expected to carry out an important and eye-opening experiment in his squad. With their all-time top goal scorer Wayne Rooney (51 goals) unavailable for this clash due to his commitment with Manchester United in the FA Cup final, the England manager will forced to test the striking partnership of Spurs’ hitman Harry Kane and Leicester City’s goalpoacher Jamie Vardy. These two are widely seen as the future of England’s strike force, as Rooney could be headed to towards the peak of his career.
Kane and Vardy (below), who were teammates at Leicester City, have scored 49 league goals between them this season, and are expected to continue with the good run but this time round with the Three Lions.
In fact, Hodgson will be without almost half of his squad; the Liverpool quartet of Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana, James Milner and Daniel Sturridge will be unable to play as they are still fresh from the 3-1 loss to Sevilla in the final of the UEFA Europa League in Basel.
On the other hand, Manchester United duo of Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney will also be fresh from the FA Cup final to be played on Saturday at Wembley, hence making them unable to play one day later.
Recent form
The hosts have been quite impressive in their last six matches. They have won four and lost two, most recently against the Netherlands in an international friendly played on March 29, 2016. Turkey seem to be the stronger side on paper, having won five of their last six matches and drawn one.
However, England’s last six opponents seem stronger that Turkey’s; they consist of Estonia, Lithuania, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands. On the other hand, Turkey’s last six opponents were Czech Republic, Iceland, Qatar, Greece, Sweden, and Austria.
Team news
England
Both Liverpool and Man United players who play for England are expected to miss this match in order to get enough time to rest after their respective club assignments. Afterwards, they should be available for selection in the next two remaining friendlies against Australia and Portugal, before launching their Euro 2016 campaign against Russia in Marseille.
Turkey
Coach Fatih Terim could also miss some important players mainly from two Turkish sides Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. The two sides are set to clash on May 26 in the Turkish Cup final. Players such as Semih Kaya and Yasin Oztekin, who ply their trades for Galatasaray, could be unavailable while Fenerbahce’s Mehmet Topal, Volkan Sen, Alper Potuk and Ozan Tufan could also miss this friendly clash.
Which channel is broadcasting England vs Turkey on TV or Online?
For the first time in over a decade, England will host their home matches away from the traditional Wembley Stadium, which will be the venue for the FA Cup final clash between Crystal Palace and Man United a day before the international friendly. This fixture will be hosted at the Etihad Stadium, the home of Man City FC. Here is where and when to follow the action live:
USA: Watch the international friendly live on Fox Sports GO, Fox Deportes, Fox Sports 2 USA or Fox Soccer 2GO USA at 12:15 EDT.
Canada: Watch England vs Turkey live on May 22, 2016 on Sportsnet World Now or Sportsnet World at 12:15 EDT.
United Kingdom: Tune in to BBC Radio 5 Live at 17:15 BST.
Turkey: On atv at 19:15 EEST.
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