World Cup
Oct 12, 2012 8.00pm
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Team News: Leighton Baines starts for England

Baines starts for England

Leighton Baines has been selected ahead of Ashley Cole for England's World Cup qualifier against San Marino at Wembley Stadium.

The Everton full-back is joined in defence by Kyle Walker, Phil Jagielka and Gary Cahill.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott have both been given starting berths in a midfield that also includes Michael Carrick and Tom Cleverley.

Wayne Rooney, who will captain the side, is partnered in attack with Manchester United teammate Danny Welbeck.

England: Hart; Walker, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines; Walcott, Cleverley, Carrick, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Rooney, Welbeck

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