Here we’ve taken a look at various reports and what has been said in the build-up to predict how the Three Lions will line up for their last 16 meeting with Slovakia on Sunday.
There are decisions to be made on Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo after he impressed off the bench against Slovenia while Manchester City’s Phil Foden did return to training having briefly gone home for the birth of his third child.
Ex-City man Cole Palmer is another pushing for a start after his excellent cameo in the drab draw with Slovenia. Here’s what Southgate’s stating XI will reportedly look like in Gelsenkirchen.
![No changes are expected at the goalkeeper position.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/29/14/44/GettyImages-2159336613.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
1. GK - Jordan Pickford
No changes are expected at the goalkeeper position. | Getty Images
![Walker has been one of England's better players and will surely keep his spot.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/29/14/26/GettyImages-2159266668.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
2. RB - Kyle Walker
Walker has been one of England's better players and will surely keep his spot. | Getty Images
![Stones will keep his place in the middle amid a solid tournament so far.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/29/14/16/GettyImages-2159420271.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
3. CB - John Stones
Stones will keep his place in the middle amid a solid tournament so far. | Getty Images
![Guehi has been one of the standout performers for England and will keep his place.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/29/14/51/GettyImages-2159420186.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
4. CB - Marc Guehi
Guehi has been one of the standout performers for England and will keep his place. | Getty Images