England XI vs Malta: Confirmed group news and predicted lineup
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one of many Manchester City contingent are more likely to function for England at the moment of their Euro 2024 qualifier in opposition to Malta.
Southgate has confirmed that Kieran Trippier will begin, whereas the absence of John Stones ought to open the door for Marc Guehi to play at centre-half and Luke Shaw is the one recognised left-back within the squad.
The England supervisor may additionally spring a shock by pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield, presumably alongside Declan Rice – who’s recovering from a European closing of his personal – and Conor Gallagher.
With Jack Grealish and Phil Foden unlikely starters, Southgate is wanting choices alongside Harry Kane, with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford set to flank the captain, though James Maddison might be pushed into the entrance three if wanted.
Eberechi Eze might be hoping for a debut however is extra more likely to begin on the bench.
Predicted England XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Trippier, Guehi, Maguire, Shaw; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Gallagher; Saka, Kane, Rashford.