As Gareth Southgate and his England squad gear up for their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against Malta on Friday, fans are left speculating on the ideal starting XI. With a grueling season that included a mid-season World Cup, the players have two more challenges to tackle before they can finally enjoy their well-deserved summer break.
Gareth Southgate's England team will face Malta and North Macedonia in their ongoing quest to secure a spot in the 2022 Euros in Germany. The squad, led by Southgate, consists of 23 players, with the recent addition of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, who has received his first call-up.
Can Trent Alexander-Arnold make his debut for England? Is there a possibility of Alexander-Arnold and John Stones playing in the hybrid roles they have excelled in for Liverpool and Man City? Will Harry Maguire maintain his position in the starting XI? Should Southgate experiment with new players or remain with the tried and tested? Create your own England starting XI to take on Malta using our interactive selector, share your picks on Twitter @SkyFootball.
England's squad to face Malta and North Macedonia...
The England squad for Euro 2020 boasts of a solid defensive line-up, with players from top Premier League clubs. The backline consists of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, and Marc Guehi. With such a strong defense, England can be confident in their ability to keep their opponents at bay.Midfielders include top players such as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, James Maddison from Leicester, Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, and West Ham's Declan Rice. The forward lineup boasts the likes of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, Bukayo Saka from Arsenal, and Callum Wilson representing Newcastle.
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