Tomorrow (Thursday, October 10) England will host Greece before travelling to Finland for a match on Sunday, October 13. The games come following a successful start for interim manager Lee Carsley, who has a flawless international track record so far.
However, injuries, withdrawls and late fitness doubts could make his selection for upcoming matches a bit more challenging. Defensively, Ezri Konsa is out, with Morgan Gibbs-White also ruled out in midfield. Meanwhile, concern remains over Harry Kane’s injury that he sustained against Eintracht Frankfurt, with the captain training separately from the rest of the squad.
With all that in mind - and considering other players in scintilating form - here is how I would line up the Three Lions this week.
9. RW: Bukayo Saka
Like Palmer, Saka is in the form of his life right now, firing on all cylinders for Arsenal. Lee Carsley should think himself fortunate to have so many world class players to choose from right now - it's an interim manager's dream. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. LW: Phil Foden
He withdrew from the England squad last time out, and there are no assurances that Phil Foden will start this time around either, with Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon also having a great season. But since Gordon is statistically the fastest player in the Premier League, I'd rather have him as a super sub. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. ST: Ollie Watkins
With Harry Kane's fitness still in doubt, Ollie Watkins deserves his chance to show what he can do upfront. He's always performed well for England, and now is the time to prove that he can lead the line for the Three Lions. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images