Goalkeeper: Joe Hart
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart will be the first-choice custodian for Roy Hodgson’s men. Stoke City’s Jack Butland will have to wait longer to get a chance to play for the three lions.
Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne, John Stones, Chris Smalling, Kieron Gibbs
![Chris Smalling](http://soccersouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/631.jpg)
Liverpool’s new signing Nathaniel Clyne will be the right-back while the centre-back pairing will be Everton’s John Stones and Manchester United’s in-form Chris Smalling. There might be a surprise pick in the left-back position after their first choice left-back Luke Shaw has suffered a horrific injury and in his place, Arsenal’s Kieron Gibbs might get the nod. Gibbs has become the second choice left-back at Arsenal after his Spanish teammate Nacho Monreal has outperformed him for a place in the playing XI. Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand is also a choice for Hodgson for the left-back role.
Midfielders: Jonjo Shelvey, James Milner, Ross Barkley
![Jonjo Shelvey](http://soccersouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/47.jpg)
The England midfield will feature Swansea’s Jonjo Shelvey, Liverpool’s James Milner and Everton’s Ross Barkley. Shelvey had a stunning game last time when England played while Barkley and Milner are performing consistently for their national team for a while. Manchester United’s Michael Carrick might come on later in the game.
Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Theo Walcott, Harry Kane
Roy Hodgson stated last week that Rooney is not guaranteed a place, the country’s leading goal scorer is likely to miss out, but due to injury. Rooney’s form at international level is a stark contrast to his club performances as he has so far struggled to make an impact at United this season, scoring just the one Premier League goal.
![Harry Kane for Manchester United?](http://soccersouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Kane-Tottenham-goal-256770.jpg)
Theo Walcott has been playing in his preferred position as a striker for Arsenal and will get the nod as the striker with Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling and Tottenham’s Harry Kane playing in the wings.
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