England team news: Marc Guehi to start in defence as Trent Alexander-Arnold could play in midfield
England team news: Marc Guehi set to start with Harry Maguire – and Trent Alexander-Arnold is lined up for role in midfield – as Gareth Southgate shakes up his side in Malta
- Marc Guehi is gearing up to partner Harry Maguire in England’s defence tonight
- England play Malta as they continue their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
- Trent Alexander-Arnold will also start and could play in a midfield role
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set to partner Harry Maguire in the heart of England’s defence in Malta tonight.
Guehi is in line to earn only his second international start in this evening’s European Championship qualifier in Valletta.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is also in line to start, with manager Gareth Southgate last night hinting at a midfield role for the Liverpool star.
‘You know that I think he is more than capable of playing there and it can be really exciting,’ said Southgate.
‘If we were to do that, we would not be expecting perfection because there is a lot to learn, particularly without the ball. It is different areas of the pitch.
‘With the ball, that is a more straightforward transition for him now. He has been playing there a little bit more for his club so it is something for us to consider, definitely.’
Harry Kane will lead the attack, with Bukayo Saka and James Maddison hopeful of getting the nod.
More to follow…
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