Eight changes were made last time out, when the Young Lions beat Germany as a guaranteed, but a return to the squad seen earlier in the tournament against the Czech Republic and Israel is expected. tonight. Lee Carsley ended up naming the team that started the match against the Czechs.
Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer scored against Germany in the lead but was benched when Gordon returned.
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Morgan Gibbs-White also returns with Max Aarons and Angel Gomes.
Levi Colwill and Taylor Harwood-Bellis will play at centre-back after being rested, with James Garner also working hard enough to return from a strong showing early in the tournament.
Chelsea’s Noni Madueke kept his place, but Harvey Elliott was absent after his brilliant individual goal against Germany due to family business pre-planned. Liverpool teammate Curtis Jones started, while Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle was on the bench despite a knee problem.
England XI team: Trafford, Aarons, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Gibbs-White, Ramsey, Gordon, Garner, Jones, Gomes, Madueke
Prep: Thomas, Skipp, Archer, Smith Rowe, Branthwaite, Griffiths, Cresswell, Johnson, Doyle, Palmer, Rushworth
