TIPS - England VS Wales

[(England) Strength]:
1. For the latest squad, Tuchel has called up several newcomers, including youngster O'Reilly, who has proven his worth at Manchester City F.C. Additionally, fringe players such as Henderson and Loftus-Cheek have also been selected, demonstrating that the team's squad depth remains considerable.
2. England have been outstanding in the World Cup qualification (UEFA), winning all five matches to sit top of the group and placing them in a very promising position to secure qualification.
3. England have recently demonstrated a very stable offensive performance, scoring 14 goals in the past 6 international matches, averaging more than two goals per game. Forward Kane, winger Saka and Rashford have all performed outstandingly recently.
4. England's defense has been stable in international competitions recently. In the last four matches, they managed to keep three clean sheets, conceding only one goal.
5. England met Wales in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, securing a big 3-0 victory. England have won all of their last five encounters.

[(England) Weakness]:
1. Having built a significant lead in the World Cup qualifiers, England's path to qualification is almost assured. This provides manager Thomas Tuchel with a valuable opportunity to rotate his squad and test new lineups in this friendly. The team are likely to use this match to assess some fringe players and newcomers, so their motivation to win is relatively moderate.
2. Stars like Bellingham, Philip Foden and Jack Grealish were not called up. The team are facing some injury problems. Right-back Reece James has withdrawn from the squad due to injury. Walker, Maddison and others are also unavailable due to injuries.
3. England's recent defeats have all come in Friendly Internationals, with losses to both Senegal and Iceland, highlighting their typically modest approach to these friendly matches.
4. England lost 5 of their last 6 games in AH, and lost all of their last 4 home games in AH.

[(Wales) Strength]:
1. Wales have achieved a decent performance in the World Cup qualification (UEFA). Currently, they have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, ranking third and only one point behind the top team in the group.
2. Wales have played well in attack recently, scoring 11 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.

[(Wales) Weakness]:
1. Wales are still in a highly competitive situation in the World Cup qualification (UEFA) group stage, trailing the top two by just one point. With a crucial match against Belgium in just four days, Wales are likely to rotate some players in this upcoming game against England. Key players' playing time is likely to be limited, and their motivation is moderate.
2. Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has withdrawn from the national team squad due to injury. Key attacking player Daniel James from Leeds United F.C. is also unavailable for selection, while Connor Roberts of Burnley F.C. is not included in the squad. These absences have undoubtedly impacted the team's fighting ability.
3. Wales have performed poorly in recent Friendly Internationals matches. They lost 0-1 to Canada in their last game and have only won two of their last ten Friendly Internationals matches.
4. Wales have performed poorly in Friendly Internationals matches away from home. They have failed to win any of their last 9 games and have only managed 3 draws and 6 losses.
5. Wales have never defeated England in international competition, losing all eight recorded matches and having no psychological advantage.
6. Wales won only 2 of their last 10 friendly games in AH.

[Tips]:
England are currently leading the World Cup qualification (UEFA) with a clear advantage and are on the verge of securing World Cup qualification.

With minimal pressure in their remaining fixtures, manager Thomas Tuchel's primary objective for this friendly is to assess the performances of newcomers and fringe players.

Key players like Kane and Rashford, who have performed well in the league, have been included in the squad, and England's overall quality and squad depth far surpass that of Wales.

Historically, England also hold a significant psychological advantage, having won all of their last eight encounters against Wales.

On the other hand, Wales are in a fiercely competitive phase in the World Cup qualification (UEFA), and their match against Belgium in four days is even more crucial.

To avoid injuries, the playing time for key players in this match may be limited, while also allowing for some team integration.

Both teams lack strong motivation to win, and their records in the Friendly Internationals are both rather mediocre.

To sum up, Wales are expected to win this away game in AH.

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