BBC make shock change to England vs Belgium broadcast which could leave millions of fans unable to follow friendly

BBC have relegated England in a move that could impact the way thousands of supporters tune-in to tonight’s game.

The Three Lions will face Belgium at Wembley tonight in their latest international friendly ahead of Euro 2024.

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Gareth Southgate’s men suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Saturday and he is expected to make several changes to his side later.

However, there has now been a huge change for those hoping to listen in to the action.

The Telegraph states that the match will no longer be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live.

The Beeb have instead opted to provide commentary on Wales’ crunch play-off clash with Poland.

The winner of that will join Southgate‘s side in Germany at the Euros.

The Three Lions have now been switched to their digital station Radio 5 Sports Extra.

The match is also being broadcast live on talkSPORT.

And fans can also tune in to watch it live on television courtesy of Channel 4.

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The move comes after the closure of Radio 4 long wave.

That will mean that people will not be able to listen to Test Match Special unless they have access to either a digital radio or the internet.

That decision was criticised by many after being confirmed by the BBC.

And it was called “dreadful” by ex-England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott.

Meanwhile, Southgate is believed to be set to start Kobbie Mainoo for the first time later.

The midfielder, 18, has burst on the scene at Manchester United this term.

He initially missed out on the senior squad this month, but after a number of injuries, he was called up as a late.

Mainoo then came off the bench against Brazil to win his first cap and impressed with his cameo.

Now he could start in the middle alongside Declan Rice, who will captain the team for the first time.

Lewis Dunk and Ezri Konsa are both hoping to get the nod in defence while Ivan Toney is likely to lead the attack.