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CONOR GALLAGHER is set to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in England’s starting XI to face Slovenia.
Gareth Southgate’s team selection has been criticised after two below-par displays at Euro 2024.
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But after bemoaning the physical condition of the squad and the absence of Kalvin Phillips, Southgate now looks set to change the formula in the hopes of sprucing up the displays.
SunSport understands Chelsea midfielder Gallagher, 24, will be the player trusted with that responsibility.
Alexander-Arnold, 25, was thrust into midfield from despite his usual position playing right-back for Liverpool.
However, Southgate appeared to have seen enough of his “experiment” after just 54 minutes against Denmark.
Gallagher, like he did in the opening game against Serbia, replaced him off the bench.
And it seems he has now done enough to earn a spot in the starting XI.
Baring any late injuries or surprise changes, he will likely partner Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
The rest of the team is also expected to remain the same.
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Luke Shaw, who last played a competitive match in February, was spotted training with the rest of the squad after his Southgate gambled on fitness with his inclusion.
Though he is not expected to be ready in time for the final Group C game, but possibly for the last-16.
England could qualify for the knockout stages TONIGHT, if Spain avoid defeat to Albania in Group B.
Although England’s result against Slovenia could determine who they will play.
Should England top the group they will be drawn against a third-placed side in Group D, E or F – who at the time of writing are Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
A runner-up finish would set up a grudge-match with the winner of Group A, Germany.
Meanwhile, a third-place spot would leave England to face the winners of Group E or F, with Romania (though Belgium are expected to secure this spot after game three) and Portugal currently top.
Slovenia’s major team news is that talisman Benjamin Sesko is struggling with a thigh injury.
More to follow.
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