How to watch England vs Uruguay for FREE: TV channel and live stream for international friendly

England take on Uruguay in the first of two friendlies in the final international window ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel has named an enlarged squad with the aim of handing opportunities to fringe players ahead of the tournament.

The German picked 35 players for the matches Uruguay and Japan this month, wanting to take a look at some of the Three Lions’ most in-form names.

It includes recalls for Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, who have both undergone resurgences under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

James Garner is handed a maiden senior call-up, while Brigthon and Hove Albion’s Jason Steele is a surprise pick in the goalkeeping department.

Newcastle United pair Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are back in the mix in the full-back areas, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns after a five-year international lay-off.

Former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, now of AC Milan, is named amongst the centre-halves.

England take on a Uruguay side who they last played at the 2014 World Cup, falling to a 2-1 defeat as Roy Hodgson’s side crashed out in the group stage.

Luis Suarez was on hand to score both goals and inflict defeat on his then-Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard. He would later complete a move to Barcelona after the tournament.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free to air on ITV1. The broadcast begins at 7pm.

Live stream: You can also watch the contest live online via the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration.

Live blog: Follow the match with Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at Wembley.