Some of those revolve around Manchester United and Manchester City stars. One of the big debates comes in midfield and who might partner Declan Rice with Kobbie Mainoo’s rise last season having thrust him right into contention.
Luke Shaw is in the squad as the only natural left back but has not played since February so it is not clear when he will be fit to start. John Stones has also been in and out of training in the run up to the opening game.
Then there is the question of Phil Foden and where exactly he might line up in Southgate’s set-up as he tries to fit in Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and maybe even former City man Cole Palmer after his stunning season at Chelsea.
Based on recent reports and what Southgate has said in the build-up, here is how England could line-up against Serbia in Group C on Sunday night.
Then there is the question of Phil Foden and where exactly he might line up in Southgate’s set-up as he tries to fit in Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and maybe even former City man Cole Palmer after his stunning season at Chelsea.
![The Newcastle star is expected to keep his place in Southgate's XI against Serbia.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/15/10/15/GettyImages-2156605931.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. LB: Kieran Trippier
The Newcastle star is expected to keep his place in Southgate's XI against Serbia. | Getty Images
![Fans can expect to see Rice at the heart of the midfield and is probably one of the first names to be included on the team-sheet.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/15/14/17/GettyImages-2156606084.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. CDM: Declan Rice
Fans can expect to see Rice at the heart of the midfield and is probably one of the first names to be included on the team-sheet. | Getty Images
![On the transition of TAA to midfield, Southgate says he believes the Liverpool star is ready to start in that role. "We think he can offer something we don't have and give the team a different dimension. He's really been diligent in understanding the role." Southgate also described Alexander-Arnold's attitude towards his new position as 'first-class'.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/15/11/25/GettyImages-2156556062.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. CM: Trent Alexander-Arnold
On the transition of TAA to midfield, Southgate says he believes the Liverpool star is ready to start in that role. "We think he can offer something we don't have and give the team a different dimension. He's really been diligent in understanding the role." Southgate also described Alexander-Arnold's attitude towards his new position as 'first-class'. | Getty Images
![Bellingham is a real threat for both club and country and not starting him would be a huge miss for England as they hope to rack up some important goals.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/15/10/55/GettyImages-1676745749.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. CM: Jude Bellingham
Bellingham is a real threat for both club and country and not starting him would be a huge miss for England as they hope to rack up some important goals. | Getty Images