Here we’ve taken a look at various reports and what has been said in the build-up to predict how the Three Lions will line up for their last 16 meeting with Slovakia on Sunday.
There are decisions to be made on Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo after he impressed off the bench against Slovenia while Manchester City’s Phil Foden did return to training having briefly gone home for the birth of his third child.
Ex-City man Cole Palmer is another pushing for a start after his excellent cameo in the drab draw with Slovenia. Here’s what Southgate’s stating XI will reportedly look like in Gelsenkirchen.
5. LB - Kieran Trippier
Trippier has been struggling with a calf complaint but has trained and is expected to start. Ezri Konsa is reportedly on stand-by in case of a hiccup. | Getty Images
6. CDM - Kobbie Mainoo
United star Mainoo is expected to come in after disappointing displays from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher. | Getty Images
7. CDM - Declan Rice
Rice is expected to keep his place in the middle, being England's go-to holding midfielder. | Getty Images
8. CAM - Jude Bellingham
Bellingham is an undisputed starter. | Getty Images