Pick your team for England's latest friendly
Fabio Capello has confirmed that Wayne Rooney and Darren Bent will be starting up front however there are places up for grabs elsewhere in the England line-up ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Denmark and we want to know who you would like to see take to the field in Copenhagen.
In goal, Joe Hart is fairly certain to get the nod despite several shaky performances for Manchester City recently, especially as second-choice shot-stopper Ben Foster has withdrawn with an injury.
The other options are Fulham's David Stockdale, the Fulham keeper that once represented the England non-league team, and Robert Green, whose last appearance came against USA at the World Cup.
In defence, John Terry and England's 2010 player of the year Ashley Cole - who is set to become the Three Lions' most capped ever full back - will almost definitely start.
Joleon Lescott, Gary Cahill and Michael Dawson are battling to partner the former captain, with the Manchester City centre back perhaps favourite, while either Glen Johnson or newcomer Kyle Walker will complete the back four at right back.
Frank Lampard is likely to deputise as skipper in the absence of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard and Jack Wilshere is tipped to make his full debut alongside him, which would mean bench roles for Gareth Barry and Scott Parker, who is looking to earn his fourth cap under as many managers.
Theo Walcott, the 21-year-old who establishes himself as one of the most mature footballers in the Premier League every time a microphone is thrust in his face, is surely going to be chosen on the right wing following Capello's words of praise for the Arsenal wide man last week.
On the left, Stewart Downing is the form pick with five goals and assists this season, but our hunch is that James Milner will edge out the Teessider and another former Aston Villa team-mate in Ashley Young. Carlton Cole and Jermain Defoe are the strikers ready to replace Rooney and Bent if needed.
So who do you want to see on the pitch? Pick your team below...
Published: 8 Feb 2011
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