England boss Gareth Southgate faces tough decisions ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia on Sunday. After a disappointing defeat to Iceland in their final warm-up game, Southgate is left with uncertainties about his starting XI for the Group C match. Despite this setback, England remains the favorite to win the tournament.
In terms of team news and injuries, Harry Maguire will be absent, but there is hope that John Stones will be fit to start at center-back. Luke Shaw has shown progress in recovering from a muscle injury but may not be ready for the opener. Trent Alexander-Arnold is pushing for a midfield role alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. The starting spot in midfield could be a toss-up between Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher.
Bukayo Saka, who has been a regular in Southgate’s squads, has been recovering from a groin injury. It is uncertain if he will be fit enough to start on Sunday. Anthony Gordon and Phil Foden are competing for a place in attack alongside Harry Kane.
Serbia presents a challenge for England’s untested backline, with dangerous options such as Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandr Mitrovic in attack. Sergej Milinković-Savic and Dusan Tadic will be pulling the strings behind them.
Here is the predicted England starting lineup for the Serbia fixture:
Goalkeeper:
Defenders:
Midfield:
Forward:
England will face off against Serbia in a highly anticipated match on Sunday 16 June. The game is scheduled to kick off at BST and fans can catch all the action live on . For those unable to watch it on television, a live stream will be available on BBC iPlayer.
This clash between England and Serbia will mark the first time these two teams have met in a competitive setting. Football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this exciting encounter.
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