England will be playing in League B as a result of their relegation from the top tier of the Nations League after a winless campaign in 2022 saw them finish bottom of their group behind Italy, Hungary and Germany.
Gareth Southgate’s side will take on Ireland, Finland, and Greece in Group B2, with the six matches played over three international breaks in September, October, and November later this year. Kazakhstan were initially drawn into the group, but due to rules on excessive travel they were removed and Greece instead completed the quartet.
The most recent match between England and Ireland was a friendly in 2020, which the Three Lions won 3-0 as Jude Bellingham made his international debut. England had been on a seven-game winless run in matches between the two nations before that victory.
Finishing top of the group would guarantee England promotion, while the runners-up will face a play-off against one of the third-placed teams from League A. Coming third in Group B2 would result in a relegation play-off, and finishing bottom means automatic relegation to League C.
Scotland is competing in League A and they will face Croatia, Portugal, and Poland, after avoiding the likes of France, Italy, and Spain. Wales, meanwhile, have been drawn against Iceland, Montenegro, and Turkey in League B.
Nations League draw in full
League A
- Group A2: Italy, Belgium, France, Israel
- Group A3: Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Group A4: Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, Serbia
League B
- Group B1: Czech Republic, Ukraine, Albania, Georgia
- Group B2: England, Finland, Republic of Ireland, Greece
- Group B3: Austria, Norway, Slovenia, Kazakhstan
- Group B4: Wales, Iceland, Montenegro, Turkey
League C
- Group C1: Sweden, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, Estonia
- Group C2: Romania, Kosovo, Cyprus, Lithuania/Gibraltar*
- Group C3: Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Northern Ireland, Belarus
