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Gareth Southgate snubs demands for drastic changes to England squad - but Kobbie Mainoo expected to start vs Slovakia

European Championship

England

Switzerland

Despite calls for a shake-up <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-germany-euro-2024-teams-three-lions-jude-bellingham/blt5259ef5e85277969" target="_blank">following three underwhelming performances </a>in the group stage, Southgate remains steadfast on his tactical plan and is ready to back his trusted lieutenants once again in the crucial knockout clash. However, Conor Gallagher might make way for Manchester United's teenage sensation Kobbie Mainoo in the line-up after shining in the second half against Slovenia, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/06/28/england-slovakia-team-southgate-mainoo-only-expected-change/" target="_blank">The Telegraph.</a>

WHAT HAPPENED?

Kieran Trippier has missed the last two days of training due to fitness concerns, but he remains optimistic about being match-ready for the weekend. Meanwhile, Phil Foden, who had briefly returned home after the birth of his third child with partner Rebecca Cooke, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/phil-foden-returns-england-back-euro-2024-camp-travelling-home-birth-child/blt66abf45402022e9a" target="_blank">has rejoined the squad and resumed training</a> on Thursday. Southgate is likely to keep faith in Foden, whose creativity and skill are essential components of England's forward line - despite being unimpressive in the group stages.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Jude Bellingham has been a cornerstone of England's midfield, starting all three group-stage games and also scored the decisive goal against Serbia. However, his form waned in the next two matches and the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/absolutely-dead-jude-bellingham-england-slovakia-last-16-euro-2024/blt7f10778bc934b024" target="_blank">Real Madrid player admitted to fatigue after the 90 minutes against Slovenia</a>. Southgate has been reportedly utilising <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/paul-scholes-slams-jude-bellingham-midfield-plan-man-utd-legend-sweary-england-euro-2024-rant/bltdcae09aec6160e39" target="_blank">Bellingham in a No. 10 role in training</a>, working closely with captain Harry Kane, a combination that should be vital for the Three Lions at the Euro 2024.Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bukayo-saka-warns-gareth-southgate-new-position-England-euro-2024-last-16-tie-slovakia/blte7a9f909a908fd9d" target="_blank">Bukayo Saka has been vocal about his position on the field</a>, insisting that switching from his usual right-forward role to left-back is not a viable solution as Luke Shaw continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

DID YOU KNOW?

Despite the underwhelming group stage performances, Southgate is reluctant to overhaul his attacking lineup drastically. The core group, including Foden, Bellingham, and Kane, has shown moments of brilliance and potential. Southgate's belief in their capabilities suggests that he expects them to rise to the occasion against Slovakia on Sunday, delivering the performance needed to advance further in the tournament.

WHAT NEXT?

Gareth Southgate snubs demands for drastic changes to England squad - but Kobbie Mainoo expected to start vs Slovakia | Goal.com US

Gareth Southgate will reportedly make minimal changes to the England starting line-up against Slovakia but Kobbie Mainoo is expected to start.