Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set to partner Harry Maguire in the heart of England’s defence in Malta tonight.
Guehi is in line to earn only his second international start in this evening’s European Championship qualifier in Valletta.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is also in line to start, with manager Gareth Southgate last night hinting at a midfield role for the Liverpool star.
‘You know that I think he is more than capable of playing there and it can be really exciting,’ said Southgate.
‘If we were to do that, we would not be expecting perfection because there is a lot to learn, particularly without the ball.