England vs Korea Republic Arnold Clark Cup: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
By Ali Rampling
England begin the defence of their Arnold Clark Cup campaign against Asian Cup runners up the Korea Republic on Thursday.
The Lionesses won the inaugural invitational friendly tournament a year ago, providing a springboard prior to their Euro 2022 success in the summer.
They face a Korea Republic side currently ranked 15th in the world, and who possess a number of familiar faces for WSL fans. The great Ji So-yun could feature on English soil for the first time since departing Chelsea last summer.
Where to watch England vs Korea Republic Arnold Clark Cup on TV/live stream
When is kick off? Thursday 16 February, 19:45 (GMT)
Where is the match being played? Stadium MK
TV channel/live stream? ITV4/ITVX (UK)
What time does coverage start? 19:00 (GMT)
England team news
Keira Walsh is a question mark for England because of a stomach bug. The Barcelona midfielder is due to be assessed on Wednesday. Sarina Wiegman confirmed that the remaining 25 members of her squad were 'fit and ready'.
Fran Kirby was forced to withdraw from the England squad over the weekend following a knee injury sustained in Chelsea's Continental Cup semi final victory over West Ham. Jordan Nobbs has been called up in her place - and scored a hat-trick for Aston Villa the day after her selection.
England vs Korea Republic score prediction
The opening fixture of the Arnold Clark Cup is arguably England's most interesting. The Korea Republic will provide the Lionesses with a stern test, following their run to the final of the 2022 Asian Cup - beating Australia en route.
The match is England's first since they ended 2022 with an underwhelming draw with Norway, and will give Wiegman an opportunity to try things out ahead of this summer's World Cup. It should be a tight, competitive encounter, but the Lionesses will be expected to come out on top.