A meeting with Malta is of little consequence for England on Friday night with the nation already qualified for next year's Euro 2024 tournament, but the clash does give Gareth Southgate the chance to play with his starting line-up.
Part of that experimentation will be enforced with recent injuries to key men in James Maddison and Jude Bellingham, which gives Chelsea star Cole Palmer the chance of a senior debut. However, the Malta meeting is still a competitive fixture and not a friendly, which will likely see Southgate call on some of his Three Lions heavy hitters including a Newcastle United star.
Here is a 'leaked' England starting XI based on various online reports.

5. LB - Kieran Trippier
Injuries to Ben Chilwell and Luke Shaw make the Newcastle United man the obvious choice - Magpies fans will be praying Kieran Trippier avoids any knocks of his own. | Getty Images Photo: Injuries to Ben Chilwell and Luke Shaw make the Newcastle United man the obvious choice - Magpies fans will be praying Kieran Trippier avoids any knocks of his own.

6. CM - Trent Alexander-Arnold
Scored against Malta earlier this year and Southgate is determined to have him thrive in midfield. | Getty Images

7. CM - Conor Gallagher
Somewhat of a Southgate favourite, the meeting with Malta is the perfect chance for Conor Gallagher to get more international minutes. | Getty Images

8. CM - Cole Palmer
A late addition to the England squad with Jude Bellingham and James Maddison injured, a straight start for Cole Palmer would be a surprise but some outlets are pushing Southgate to take the risk. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images