Gareth Southgate’s favoured back four is obvious: Kyle Walker at right-back, Harry Maguire and John Stones in the middle, Luke Shaw on the left. But worries over form andhave left England sweating before their friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The inclusion of Maguire will inevitably draw scorn. Expect accusations of favouritism if the centre-back, who is not a regular for Manchester United, struggles against top opposition.and can argue that challengers are yet to step up.
Ben Chilwell, who has also had injury problems, needs to take his chance to prove that he is a reliable replacement for Shaw. Southgate has never seemed fully convinced by Chilwell’s defensive acumen., who has struggled since joining West Ham on loan. The dilemma, though, is that his ideal plan probably would have been for Phillips to accompany Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in midfield.
Then it’s a question of who sits on the bench. Jack Grealish has gone to the past two tournaments but has had a disappointing season. He is another ruled out through injury, and his place has to be under threat from Cole Palmer, Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon. Palmer, who helped England’s Under-21s become European champions last year, has been superb since joining Chelsea and Bowen, who is capable of playing on the right or through the middle, has scored 18 goals for West Ham this season.
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