England vs Italy talking points: Gareth Southgate's midfield selection headache and replacing Bukayo Saka

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We run through the key talking points as England prepare for their European Qualifier against Italy at Wembley.

Two out of three locked in - but midfield selection is Southgate's key call Gareth Southgate chuckled in the mixed zone after England's win over Australia on Friday that it would be a brave man to leave Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham out of a first-choice XI right now. The two midfielders are nailed on starters and are set to play a crucial role at next summer's Euros.

Nick Wright Southgate to stick with tried and trusted at centre-back? In defence, Gareth Southgate's plans will revolve around the fitness of John Stones. The Man City star has played just 51 minutes of football since the Community Shield because of a hip injury, including 29 second-half minutes in England's 1-0 victory over Australia at Wembley last Friday.

 

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