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English soccer team, the Three Lions, break their 20-year stadium absence during their September international match appearances.

Schedules of Thomas Tuchel's England team for the coming days

England football team competes during the September international break, marking the end of a...
England football team competes during the September international break, marking the end of a 20-year absence from their stadium following a hiatus.

English soccer team, the Three Lions, break their 20-year stadium absence during their September international match appearances.

England is gearing up for an exciting stretch of international matches, with the first test coming against Andorra. This will mark the first time an England fixture has been played at Villa Park in over 20 years.

The Three Lions have a rich history at Villa Park, having previously faced off against Wales, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, and Scotland in friendly matches. However, the game against Scotland in 1922 ended in a 0-1 loss for England.

As for the upcoming games, our website views England as having enough quality to ensure two more wins in their qualifying games. The game against Serbia, scheduled for the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade on Tuesday, is likely to prove the tougher test of the two sides.

The England squad for these games includes the return of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is back in the squad for the first time in six years. Unfortunately, Manchester City defender John Stones will not be available due to an injury problem.

The game against Andorra will take place at Villa Park, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 BST on a date yet to be announced during the next international break in September. The game against Serbia will follow on October 9, 2025, and will also be held at Villa Park, with the exact time and venue to be confirmed.

England is currently in a qualifying quest for the 2026 World Cup, and they are currently leading their group. The team's impressive form was evident in their first-ever meeting at Euro 2024, where they came out on top with a 1-0 win, with Jude Bellingham scoring the only goal.

This meeting between England and Serbia will be only the second time the two nations have met in a competitive fixture. The first encounter, at Euro 2024, saw England emerge victorious.

Two new faces in the England squad could make their senior debuts over the next week. Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson are eager to make their mark on the international stage.

The game against Serbia will be shown live on ITV1, providing fans with the opportunity to watch the action unfold from the comfort of their homes. With England leading their World Cup qualifying group and a strong squad at their disposal, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches.

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