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Daniel Taylor’s XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Colwill; James, Rice, Rogers, Lewis-Skelly; Gibbs-White, Bellingham; Kane.

Yes, I know the defence looks vulnerable. Sorry, Phil Foden’s a brilliant player but every England manager likes to say he will pick players based on form not reputation. Morgan Gibbs-White deserves to start in Cole Palmer’s absence.

Jack Pitt-Brooke’s XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Konsa, Guehi, Colwill; Rice, Bellingham; Rogers, Gibbs-White, Gordon; Kane.

I’ve tried to go for a physically dynamic team. I have gone for the most experienced options possible in defence, with power in the front six. No Foden or Rashford, but I want to pick on form for now I suppose.

Steve Madeley’s XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; James, Guehi, Colwill, Livramento; Rice, Jones; Foden, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

A quick read of Tuchel’s first squad lays bare the challenge he is facing. He has the same squad imbalances — namely, most of his generational talents play in similar areas of the pitch and he has limited options in defence. Foden on the right for me.

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