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Tom Victor

Gareth Southgate has axed 8 players from first England XI including forgotten striker

Gareth Southgate has shown a love for continuity during his time as England manager, but he has also recognised the need to freshen things up from time to time.

As the Three Lions prepare to take on Malta and North Macedonia in their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, plenty are anticipating a blend of youth and experience to take to the field. Southgate has a few notable names he trusts, but there are also some members of his earlier squads who are now nowhere to be seen.

Just three members of Southgate's first England XI - a 2-0 victory over Malta back in 2016 - are still involved. Ahead of another game against the same opposition, Mirror Football looks at what has become of those starters.

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