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Nations League Eve Showdown: Bukayo Saka & Cole Palmer Set for Dual Flank Terror as England Finalize Wembley Starting XI Against Greece

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is set to deploy Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer alongside Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in an ultra-attacking lineup at Wembley.

By Marcus Vance (Senior English Football Correspondent) • Published: 2026-10-07 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Bukayo Saka completes final preparations at Wembley Stadium ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Nations League Group B clash.
Bukayo Saka completes final preparations at Wembley Stadium ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Nations League Group B clash. (The FA Media / GoalRush360 London)

<h3>Carsley Unveils Bold England Attacking Setup</h3>

Interim England manager Lee Carsley prepared to field a bold, creative attacking lineup for England's UEFA Nations League fixture against Greece at Wembley Stadium on October 10, 2024, combining Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer in tandem.

<h3>Saka & Palmer Coexistence</h3>

With Bukayo Saka holding down the right flank and Cole Palmer given tactical license to drift into central pockets from the right-half space, England's coaching staff aimed to maximize ball retention and chance creation.