England vs Italy: Euro 2024 qualifiers – Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to start in predicted XI
Harry Kane is set to lead the line as the striker aims to break England’s all-time scoring record TONIGHT, while Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are set to start together in midfield – England XI predicted for the clash with Italy
- Harry Kane is expected to lead England’s line against Italy tonight
- A goal tonight will make him the all-time top scorer for the Three Lions
- The Three Lions are ready to play their first game since their exit from the World Cup
England travel to Italy tonight as they look to kick off their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a win.
Gareth Southgate’s side face a tough test as they seek to avenge their Euro 2020 final loss to the Azzurri.
Tonight’s match will be England’s first since their loss to France in the World Cup quarter-final last year.
Gareth Southgate’s side will be looking to put their Qatar angst behind them ahead of their upcoming international qualifiers.
After tonight’s clash with the Azzurri, England will play Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday.
The match with Italy will be England’s first since their World Cup loss to France.
England will seek to avenge their loss to Italy in the Euro 2021 final
Harry Kane could become England’s all-time top scorer with a goal tonight
England were also drawn by North Macedonia and Malta in their qualifying group.
Harry Kane is expected to lead the line once again for England against Italy.
The Tottenham striker could become England’s all-time top scorer tonight. Kane is currently level with Wayne Rooney at 53.
Earlier this week, Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount were forced to withdraw from the squad due to injuries.
In Rashford’s absence, Manchester City’s Jack Grealish is in contention to start from the start tonight.
Bukayo Saka has been in fine form for Arsenal so far this season. The winger has scored 12 league goals this season and it looks like he will be rewarded with the Three Lions tonight.
In midfield, Jude Bellingham has been linked with big money moves away from Borussia Dortmund this summer. Southgate is a big fan of the youngster and it seems certain that he will feature from the start tonight.
Following the withdrawal of Mason Mount from Chelsea, City’s Kalvin Phillips is likely to feature alongside West Ham’s Bellingham and Declan Rice.
Gareth Southgate’s side will also play Ukraine at Wembley three days after the clash with Italy.
Jude Bellingham has impressed many this season and looks set to start in midfield tonight.
In defence, Southgate are ready to rely on their trusty centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and John Stones.
Maguire has endured a difficult season for the Red Devils and has only played 11 times in the league so far. Although the Englishman has struggled for minutes for his club, Southgate has always been a big fan of the defender.
Kyle Walker and Luke Shaw look set to appear early on, while Jordan Pickford will retain his place in goal for the Three Lions.
Prediction England XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Maguire, Stones, Shaw; Phillips, rice; Saka, Bellingham, Grealish; kane