England predicted lineup vs Belgium - International friendly
Gareth Southgate's injury woes have only deepened since Saturday's defeat and the full extent of his squad will be tested during the March break.
England suffered a rare home loss to an inexperienced Brazil at the weekend, with very few having a positive word to say about the Three Lions' drab display which offered little room for optimisim ahead of Euro 2024.
Thus, a response is needed on Tuesday night when they take on a Belgium side also without a couple of their heavy hitters.
Here's the starting XI the England boss could pick for the upcoming friendly.
GK: Jordan Pickford — With Sam Johnstone now out of the squad, Pickford could keep his place between the sticks. Southgate's other options are unlikely to feature at Euro 2024.
RB: Ezri Konsa — The Aston Villa defender was a bright spark off the bench on Saturday and deserves a start. Centre-back Konsa has featured at full-back for Unai Emery this season.
CB: John Stones — Southgate will be forced into multiple defensive changes, so he should keep the imperious Stones for some continuity.
CB: Lewis Dunk — Jarrad Branthwaite should get his first cap at some point, but Dunk is more likely to partner Stones after coming off the bench at the weekend.
LB: Joe Gomez - Ben Chilwell was far from his best against Brazil and the versatile Gomez will likely replace him.
CM: Declan Rice - The sturdy Arsenal enforcer is one of few likely to retain his place in the starting XI from Saturday's defeat.
CM: Jude Bellingham - Bellingham adds a ton of watchability to this often drab and cautious England outfit. He offered surges of dynamism against Brazil and should get another hour under his belt, perhaps in a deeper role, on Tuesday night.
RM: Jarrod Bowen — Phil Foden was isolated wide right
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