Euro Champ Qualifying
Nov 20, 2023 7.45pm
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HT : 1 0
FT Tose Proeski Arena
  • Eljif Elmas 17' yellowcard
  • Enis Bardhi 41' goal
  • yellowcard Rico Lewis 40'
  • yellowcard Trent Alexander-Arnold 56'
  • goal Jani Atanasov 59' (OG)

How England could line up against North Macedonia

How England could line up against North Macedonia

England boss Gareth Southgate could be without the services of Marcus Rashford for Monday's final Euro 2024 qualification fixture against North Macedonia.

The Three Lions will enter the contest off the back of a 2-0 win over Malta and need only a point to be sure of a position in Pot 1 for the finals draw.

Rashford had to be substituted in the second half of the success over Malta after a collision with Trent Alexander-Arnold, and he is unlikely to be risked for this contest.

Southgate is set to make changes elsewhere, meanwhile, with Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish potentially being introduced in the final third of the field.

Kyle Walker and Declan Rice should also be back in the side, while Rico Lewis could potentially be given his debut at left-back due to the lack of options in that area of the field.

Alexander-Arnold played in midfield against Malta and could again be used in that area of the field for this match, with Kalvin Phillips potentially being introduced, which could see both Conor Gallagher and Jordan Henderson drop down to the bench.

There are a number of notable absentees from the England squad, with Raheem Sterling not being selected, while Nick Pope, John Stones, Reece James, Luke Shaw, Jude Bellingham and James Maddison are missing due to fitness issues.

England possible starting lineup: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Maguire, Lewis; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Phillips; Grealish, Kane, Saka

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Who will win Monday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between N. Macedonia and England?
North Macedonia 11%
Draw 13%
England 76%
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