Kworld trend / England leaked lineup, England begin their World Cup campaign against Iran in Qatar today (13.00 GMT).
The Three Lions are preparing for their opening Group B match when they take on Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
England leaked lineup
Gareth Southgate’s side are hoping to win the championship for the first time since 1966. Having reached the semi-finals four years ago, there is optimism among the fans.
The 26-man England squad has plenty of strength in depth and competition for places is fierce. It will be interesting to see how England line up in their first match. The squad included Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Jordan Pickford and Connor Cody represented Everton.
According to The Telegraph, Arsenal’s Boyako Saka is likely to start in attack ahead of Manchester City’s Phil Foden. Southgate is said to change his squad during the group stage.
In addition, Chelsea’s Mason Mount – recently linked with a move to Liverpool – is said to be set to play a up front role with captain Harry Kane leading the attack.
The Three Lions are also expected to play a four-man defense rather than the full-back system favored by Southgate in the past.
With that in mind, here’s the England starting line-up we predict.
- GK – Jordan Pickford – Everton
- RB – Kieran Trippier – Newcastle
- CB – John Stones – Man City
- CB – Harry Maguire – Man Utd
- LB – Luke Shaw – Man Utd
- CM – Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund
- CM – Declan Rice – West Ham
- RW – Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
- AM – Mason Mount – Chelsea
- LW – Raheem Sterling – Chelsea
- ST – Harry Kane – Tottenham
