England are set to welcome Serbia to Wembley Stadium on Thursday, with expectations high for a dominant performance from Thomas Tuchel’s formidable Three Lions.
While England have already booked their spot at the World Cup with an impeccable record, Serbia must secure a win to keep their dreams of a playoff position alive in what remains a closely fought Group K.
England vs Serbia – Predicted lineup and team news
England team news
In squad news, England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel has brought back two influential players following their strong showings at club level. Jude Bellingham makes his return after missing the October internationals due to shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old has recently impressed with a crucial winning goal against Juventus in the Champions League.
Phil Foden also returns to the fold after being sidelined since March, thanks to an upswing in form for Manchester City. Tuchel has indicated that Foden will be deployed centrally this time to maximise his creativity, rather than playing out wide.
Injury concerns persist for Marc Guehi, who remains doubtful for this match. If unavailable, Ezri Konsa and John Stones are expected to partner up defensively, with Jordan Pickford continuing his exceptional streak of clean sheets.
Anthony Gordon has been called up despite some recent fitness issues at Newcastle United, with Tuchel maintaining regular contact with the club’s medical team to monitor his condition.
England predicted lineup
Possible England starting XI: Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Burn; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane,
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Thursday, 13th November.
How to watch England vs Serbia?
Fans in the UK will be able to catch the match live and free on ITV1 and STV.
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