England are preparing to face France in the World Cup quarter-final this evening as they look to claim their fourth win in five matches in Qatar. Morocco and Portugal will also meet in the earlier kick-off this afternoon.
The Three Lions have so far relied on a youthful line-up to put on some impressive displays during the tournament, with Bukayo Saka impressing in particular. Despite netting three goals in three matches, the Arsenal winger’s place in the starting XI has been under constant threat from in-form Marcus Rashford, who managed to displace him during the win over Wales.
Gareth Southgate has had to carefully pick his attack as he continues to be inundated with options, while he has also had to solve the dilemma of which formation to play - or which formation will help us put a stop to Kylian Mbappe’s constant threat up top. Ahead of tonight’s clash, The Telegraph have leaked England’s starting line-up...
1. Jordan Pickford
The 28-year-old has three clean sheets in four matches
2. Kyle Walker
Walker was brought into replace Kieran Trippier against Wales and Senegal
3. John Stones
The Man City defender is a permanent fixture in England’s backline
4. Harry Maguire
The Man Utd centre-back has found some form during the World Cup