England XI vs North Macedonia: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 qualifier
ngland are set to recall a host of Manchester City players against North Macedonia.
City players did not start Friday’s 4-0 win in Malta after playing in the Champions League Final.
But John Stones is likely return to partner Harry Maguire, while Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are to set play some part against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.
Bukayo Saka has trained ahead of the game and Gareth Southgate has confirmed the Arsenal winger is fit despite taking a heavy knock to his ankle against Malta.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is pushing to start in what is the first England game at Old Trafford since 2007.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will likely continue in midfield ahead of Kalvin Phillips or Conor Gallagher after his man-of-the match display in Malta.
West Ham captain Declan Rice is also pushing to start.
Predicted England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Alexander-Arnold, Henderson, Rice; Foden, Kane, Rashford.
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