A look at how England could line up against Lithuania in tonight’s European Championship qualifier, with big decisions to be made upfront…
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GK: Joe Hart
Unquestionably first choice even if Fraser Forster hadn’t been injured, Manchester City’s Joe Hart starts in goal for England.
DR: Nathaniel Clyne
In fine form for Southampton this season, Nathaniel Clyne looks England’s best choice at right-back for the moment.
DL: Leighton Baines
Despite a number of contenders, Leighton Baines perhaps seems likeliest to get the nod at left-back tonight.
DC: Gary Cahill
A key performer for Chelsea this season, Gary Cahill is a sure starter at centre-back for England.
DC: Phil Jagielka
Often preferred by Roy Hodgson as partner for Cahill, Everton’s Phil Jagielka seems a strong contender to make the starting lineup.
MC: Jordan Henderson
A highly influential player for Liverpool this season, Jordan Henderson is surely now an automatic starter for England in midfield.
MC: Michael Carrick
Recalled to the England fold for this round of games, experienced Manchester United star Michael Carrick surely deserves a start alongside Henderson.
MR: James Milner
A player in fine form for Manchester City at the moment, James Milner looks a good shout ahead of Theo Walcott to start on the right flank.
ML: Raheem Sterling
Although he could fill a variety of roles, left midfield perhaps makes most sense for Raheem Sterling in this game.
FC: Wayne Rooney
England’s star player and captain, Wayne Rooney should play in his preferred striker’s role tonight and has a chance of closing in on Bobby Charlton’s goals record against this opposition.
FC: Danny Welbeck
A player who always seems to perform for England, Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck is perhaps likely to start tonight with rumours that Harry Kane will only make the bench.
