England have booked their place in the knockout stages of EURO 2022 after following up their cagey 1-0 victory in the tournament opener against Austria by hammering Norway, who many had down as contenders for the trophy, 8-0 on Monday evening.
That has confirmed Sarina Wiegman’s side as Group A winners but the job is not done just yet as they look to maintain their 100 per cent record against Northern Ireland on Friday.
In what is their first ever major international tournament, Kenny Shiels’ team have suffered defeats at the hands of Austria and Norway – though their goal against the latter certainly gave the travelling support something to cheer about.
The fate of both sides is already sealed, which will likely mean that the coaches use the game as an opportunity to change things up.
England named the same starting XIs in their first two group games but there should be opportunities for some of the fringe players to impress ahead of the knock-out stages while Shiels may be tempted to make changes to allow more of his squad to play a part in what is a historic tournament for them.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Norway on TV and online.
For more football features check out: Best players in the Premier League 2022 | Best football players in the world 2022
When is England v Northern Ireland?
England v Northern Ireland will take place on Friday 15th July 2022.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
What time is kick-off?
England v Northern Ireland will kick off at 8pm.
There’s plenty of Women’s Euro 2022 action coming up this week. Check out our full guide for all the details about the home nations’ involvement.
What TV channel is England v Northern Ireland on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:30pm.
The whole tournament will be broadcast on the BBC in a big boost for fans across the country who can enjoy live matches on free-to-air TV.
How to live stream England v Northern Ireland online
You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
England v Northern Ireland team news
England predicted XI: Earps; Carter, Bright, Greenwood; Williamson, Scott, Stanway, Toone; Parris, Hemp, Russo
Northern Ireland predicted XI: Burns; Magee, Nelson, McFadden, Vance; Wade, Callaghan, McCarron, Andrews, K. McGuinness; C. McGuinness
Read more: Who are the highest-paid Premier League football players in 2022?
England v Northern Ireland odds
In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event:
bet365 odds: England (1/50) Draw (18/1) Northern Ireland (50/1)*
For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.
Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.
*Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way.
Our prediction: England v Northern Ireland
The hosts have built up some real momentum after their 8-0 victory against Norway and even with a number of their star players likely rested, it would not be a surprise to see them put up another big scoreline.
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo, in particular, should be excited about the prospect of facing a defence that has conceded six goals in their opening two group games.
Northern Ireland have tried to build from the back throughout the tournament and that could cause them real problems as Wiegman’s side love to press high.
That could mean a high-scoring game, with England’s changed frontline looking to make a point to the manager ahead of the knockout stages.
Our prediction: England 5-0 Northern Ireland (11/2 at Bet365)
If you’re looking for something else to watch check out our TV Guide or visit our Sport hub.
The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.