With a loss at home and an unknown journey on the road, and with nine international stars - many of them central to their clubs and national teams - announcing their withdrawal at the decisive moment, even the best efforts of the interim coaching staff will not be enough to turn the tide, and with no names on the roster, there is no way to be cheated or harmed, so what can you do about it?
The starting lineup features a host of unconventional starters at risk, such as center Watkins and back Curtis Jones, while a handful of starters, such as Bellingham and Pickford, appear to be singular.
However, a miracle happened as the team turned the tables with a big win and regained the initiative to reach the A-League, which could be secured with a narrow victory over Ireland in the final round.
Ireland, England to meet soon
Nature of the match: UEFA Europa League B Group B Final Round
Game Time: November 18:00
In the first five rounds of the 2024-25 season's Pool B Group B matches, England and Greece are tied on 12 points, six ahead of third-placed Ireland, while Finland is at the bottom of the table with zero points after losing five consecutive matches.
With an excellent record, England can secure first place with a win, while Greece will be counting on England to beat Finland away and Ireland at home in the final round if they want to fight back.
On Ireland's side, there's no desire to be locked into third place in the group in the final standings, regardless of the battle.
The last 10 matches in England have a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
Ireland have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5 of their last 10 games.
The two teams have met four times in the past, England 2 wins and 2 draws, a slight advantage, in which the first three matches are friendly matches, and the most recent meeting took place in the first round of this year's UEFA Europa League, England 0:0 draw away from Ireland.
In the face of such a situation, the "European Chinese team" should keep confidence and look forward to a big win.
