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Lewis Pangratiou

England team 'leaked' as Gareth Southgate names attacking lineup for World Cup opener vs Iran

England start their World Cup campaign on Monday and Gareth Southgate is expected to name an attacking lineup against Iran.

Much has been said about whether the Three Lions boss will play a back four rather than a back three, with the latter of those the option he's used the most since 2016. Nevertheless, Southgate is expected to go on the offensive against Iran and name a rather attacking lineup - according to reports at least.

The Telegraph, via The Express, have stated that Arsenal's Bukayo Saka is set to start over Manchester City's Phil Foden in the front three of a 4-3-3. Harry Maguire will start at centre-back despite his struggles for Manchester United whilst John Stones is expected to partner him at the back.

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