England XI vs Malta: Predicted lineup, confirmed crew news and damage newest
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areth Southgate is just not anticipated to select any of his 5 Manchester City gamers for Friday’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Malta after their extended celebrations following the Champions League Final.
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 might additionally spring a shock by pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield, probably alongside Declan Rice – who’s recovering from a European ultimate of his personal – and Conor Gallagher.
With Jack Grealish and Phil Foden unlikely starters, Southgate is in need of 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 shall 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.