Is This England's Starting XI? Gareth Southgate's Notes In Training Revealed

Ahead of England's second game of the World Cup against Panama, an image from their training camp has emerged showing Gareth Southgate's potential starting XI.

The picture leaked by The Mirror suggests that Marcus Rashford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will come in to replace Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling.

Both players struggled to make any real impact against Tunisia in their Group G opener.

Alli sustained a thigh injury though, which may be the reason behind him potentially missing out on Sunday afternoon.

Sterling played a key part in Manchester City's Premier League winning season under Pep Guardiola, so his potential absence will come as a shock to some.

That being said, many called for the entrance of Rashford before coming on.

The Manchester United forward and Loftus-Cheek made a difference when they came on against Tunisia, but do they deserve a place in the starting XI?

Image: The Mirror

One man who will certainly retain his place in the starting XI is Jordan Henderson, who recorded some impressive statistics on Monday evening.

The Liverpool star had a 84% pass completion rate which included 64 passes, creating openings by spraying the ball regularly, including a sublime first-time pass to Dele Alli who eventually found Jesse Lingard.

He was the heartbeat of England's midfield.

Thoughts on England's potential starting XI against Panama?

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Topics: Football News, Football, Panama, England, World Cup

Jack Kenmare

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