England’s likely lineup for tonight’s European Championship qualifying match against Lithuania, with some tricky decisions for Roy Hodgson in attack…
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GK: Joe Hart
Established number one for his country, Joe Hart’s place is made even safer in goal after an injury to Fraser Forster.
DR: Nathaniel Clyne
A player in terrific form for Southampton, Nathaniel Clyne will surely edge the likes of Phil Jones at right-back.
DL: Leighton Baines
Not the best season for Everton, but Leighton Baines remains a quality left-back with plenty to offer England.
DC: Gary Cahill
One of Chelsea’s best players this season and a world class centre-back, Gary Cahill is an obvious choice in the lineup.
DC: Phil Jagielka
An apparent favourite of Roy Hodgson’s, Phil Jagielka seems a strong contender to start alongside Cahill in defence.
MC: Jordan Henderson
A much improved player and leader, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson is now surely a guaranteed starter for the national team.
MC: Michael Carrick
An old head in this young squad, Manchester United star Michael Carrick seems a good candidate to partner Henderson in midfield.
MR: James Milner
A player who deserves a start based on recent form for Manchester City, James Milner should surely be in ahead of Theo Walcott and Andros Townsend on the right.
ML: Raheem Sterling
In a 4-4-2, Raheem Sterling seems likely to find himself on the left flank despite playing in numorous positions for Liverpool this season.
FC: Wayne Rooney
England’s captain and key player, Wayne Rooney should get a chance upfront in this two-man attack for England as they go all out for a win this evening.
FC: Danny Welbeck
A reliable goalscorer for England even if not for Arsenal, Danny Welbeck should start with speculation that Harry Kane will initially be a substitute.
