Is the defence starting to creak?
Gareth Southgate’s favoured back four is obvious: Kyle Walker at right-back, Harry Maguire and John Stones in the middle, Luke Shaw on the left. But worries over form and a slew of injuries have left England sweating before their friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The inclusion of Maguire will inevitably draw scorn. Expect accusations of favouritism if the centre-back, who is not a regular for Manchester United, struggles against top opposition.
