England manager Gareth Southgate has faced significant criticism for his team selection and performance at the European Championship.
The Three Lions have won only one match in the competition, a victory against Serbia.
Their performances against Denmark and Slovenia have led fans and former players to criticize both Southgate and the players for their subpar displays.
According to the Telegraph, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start for England after impressing in his cameo against Slovenia in the last match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold started the first two games in midfield alongside Declan Rice but was replaced by Conor Gallagher for the third game.
However, Gallagher may now be replaced by the young Man United midfielder, who showed maturity and impressive decision-making in his substitute appearance for Southgate’s team.
The England manager has struggled to find the right combination so far in the Euros and has played players out of position in all matches.
Kieran Trippier has played at left-back, which is not his natural position. Alexander-Arnold has played in midfield, though he is naturally a right-back.
Phil Foden has been deployed on the left side of the attack, despite being better suited to a more central role.
It’s now or never for England and Gareth Southgate
There is no room for mistakes as the knockout rounds are about to start, and the England boss will have to make tough decisions as the time for experimentation is over.
England looked much better with the introduction of Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Anthony Gordon in the final moments of the Slovenia match.
Southgate may need to start some of the substitute players in the next match as the likes of Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Declan Rice have failed to impress so far.