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Team News: Smalling makes first England start

Chris Smalling makes his first start for England in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.

The Manchester United man starts at right-back, while Bolton's Gary Cahill partners captain John Terry in central defence.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is left out of the side, with Gareth Barry and Scott Parker paired up in the centre of the park.

Fabio Capello's side currently sit top of Group G, level on points with Montenegro.

England team to face Bulgaria: Hart, Smalling, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Walcott, Parker, Barry, Downing, Young, Rooney.

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