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Nizaar Kinsella

England XI vs North Macedonia: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 qualifier

John Stones and Trent Alexander-Arnold start for England against North Macedonia tonight.

Following their Champions League final success against Inter Milan, none of City’s Three Lions representatives started the 4-0 drubbing of Malta on Friday night.

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But Stones returns this evening to partner Harry Maguire in defence, while Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are to set play some part against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.

Bukayo Saka starts the game after manager Gareth Southgate had confirmed the Arsenal winger is fit despite taking a heavy knock to his ankle against Malta.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is also handed a start in what is the first England game at Old Trafford since 2007.

Alexander-Arnold continues in midfield ahead of Kalvin Phillips or Conor Gallagher after his man-of-the match display in Malta. West Ham captain Declan Rice is also coming in to start.

Starting England XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Henderson, Alexander-Arnold; Saka, Kane, Rashford

Subs: Ramsdale, Johnstone, Trippier, Guehi, Phillips, Mings, Grealish, Maddison, Gallagher, Foden, Eze, Wilson

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