Scotland and Republic of
Ireland drawn in same groupWales in with Netherlands, Poland and BelgiumOld acquaintances will be renewed next summer when
England face Germany,
Italy and Hungary in a formidable looking Nations League group, while Wales have a reunion with
Belgium.
England harbour a long history with
Germany but Gareth Southgate’s side beat them 2-0 in the last-16 of the delayed Euro 2020 last summer before losing the final to Italy on penalties. The general sense of deja vu will be only be heightened by the presence of another familiar opponent in Hungary in a tournament England’s coach regards as ideal preparation for next winter’s
World Cup in Qatar.