In the absence of Luke Shaw and John Stones, each lacking by way of damage, Southgate must make adjustments to his normal again 4, with Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi and Fikayo Tomori - who all got here by way of Chelsea's academy - competing with Brighton's Lewis Dunk for a spot subsequent to Harry Maguire at centre-back.
Colwill may very well be thrown straight in on his first official call-up, although Guehi is extra skilled at worldwide degree. Ben Chilwell is anticipated to return in at left-back for his first begin because the 2-0 win over Ukraine at Wembley in March's reverse fixture.
Jordan Henderson's long-term future for the nationwide crew has been solid into some doubt by his transfer to Saudi Arabia, with Southgate saying he must assess the midfielder over the course of the marketing campaign, however he stays the likeliest candidate to make up the midfield three, significantly with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mason Mount lacking from the squad by way of damage.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka have each of the three sport up entrance on lockdown, leaving Marcus Rashford competing with Phil Foden, James Maddison and Eberechi Eze for a spot on the left-wing.
England XI: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Maguire, Chilwell; Henderson, Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Rashford
Time and date: 5pm BST, Saturday, September 9, 2023
Venue: WrocΕaw Stadium
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