Gareth Southgate is ready to give Jadon Sancho a confidence-boosting start in Andorra and says the Manchester United winger’s qualities are perfect for this contest.
The England head coach, who confirmed Kieran Trippier will captain his team this evening, had debated whether to select Sancho for this round of fixtures owing to his tough start to life at Old Trafford, with no goals or assists.
Southgate has spoken to the 21-year-old at length at St George’s Park this week and will now hand him the opportunity to build his confidence against a side whose sole ambition is to avoid a rout.