Nations League

England’s World Cup stars return to action in the new Europe-wide tournament.

- Richard Mcclure

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England’s heroic World Cup semi-finalists return to Wembley this week as they look to keep up the momentum after their strong performance in Russia.

Gareth Southgate’s side and the other home nations are taking part in UEFA’s new regular competition, the Nations League (see panel), with England seeking to qualify for the semi-finals and final, which take place next June.

Here, we preview the four home nations’ opening games and explain the new international tournament’s complicated format…

Northern Ireland v Bosnia and Herzegovina