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.

9. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Jarrod Bowen of England is challenged by Cameron Burgess of Australia during the international friendly match between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium on October 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Jarrod Bowen is having a great season for West Ham and seems a must-start for the Malta meeting. | Getty Images

10. ST - Harry Kane
Ollie Watkins could get the nod but Harry Kane is England's main man, whatever the match. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

11. LW - Jack Grealish
Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish are likely to be given chances to impress this week and, with the Man Utd star joining the camp late, it could be the Man City star first up. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images