There are key decisions to be made over two Newcastle United players as England bring down the curtain on their Euro 2024 preparations with a home friendly against Iceland on Friday night.
Gareth Southgate’s side head into the Wembley clash on the back of a 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina as second-half goals from Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane gave the Three Lions a hard-earned win at St James’ Park on Monday night.
Magpies defender Kieran Trippier was handed a start at left-back on his home ground and may retain his place in the side if Manchester United’s Luke Shaw is unable to return to full fitness. Tripper’s United team-mate Anthony Gordon missed Monday’s win but has been in training during the week and could be handed another chance to impress Southgate in what would be his third cap.
But who could feature for England as they prepare to wave goodbye to Wembley and round off their preparations for the tournament in Germany? We put together the possible XI based on the latest media reports.
5. LB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier started at left-back in Monday's win over Bosnia - although Luke Shaw is reportedly closing in on a return to fitness and could feature at some point. | Getty Images
6. CM: Kobbie Mainoo
The Manchester United youngster could round off a remarkable season by sealing a place in the finals squad. | Getty Images
7. CM: Declan Rice
The Arsenal star was an unused substitute at St James Park on Monday and could be handed a start at Wembley. | Getty Images
8. LW: Anthony Gordon
An ankle injury ruled Gordon out of the Bosnia friendly and he now faces a race against time to prove his fitness. | Getty Images