one of the Manchester City contingent are likely to feature for England today in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta.
Southgate has confirmed that Kieran Trippier will start, while the absence of John Stones should open the door for Marc Guehi to play at centre-half and Luke Shaw is the only recognised left-back in the squad.
The England manager could also spring a surprise by pushing Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield, possibly alongside Declan Rice – who is recovering from a European final of his own – and Conor Gallagher.
With Jack Grealish and Phil Foden unlikely starters, Southgate is short of options alongside Harry Kane, with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford set to flank the captain, although James Maddison could be pushed into the front three if needed.
Eberechi Eze will be hoping for a debut but is more likely to start on the bench.
Predicted England XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Trippier, Guehi, Maguire, Shaw; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Gallagher; Saka, Kane, Rashford.
