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TOP NEWS; Marc Guehi accompanying John Stones Coming after all others in order.

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5 months ago

June 19, 2024

England kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a nervy 1-0 win against Serbia – but will Gareth Southgate stick or twist against Denmark on Thursday? Three Lions face Denmark in their second Group C game on Thursday

Southgate deployed a 4-2-3-1 system on Sunday with Marc Guehi partnering John Stones at the back, Trent Alexander-Arnold starting alongside Declan Rice and Phil Foden starting down the left flank with freedom to roam.

The system and selections were justified during the opening half an hour as England dominated – but the Three Lions clung successfully, but desperately, to their one-goal advantage during the closing stages.

Alexander-Arnold had a couple of shaky moments in Gelsenkirchen but also showcased his passing abilities with several defence-splitting passes – so did he do enough to retain his starting berth in midfield? A vote before the results of our team selector suggested fans were undecided.