FIFA World Cup 2018: How England should line up

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Gareth Southgate will play with 3
centre-backs
at the World Cup

Midfielders

England Media Access
Dele Alli

6 midfielders who are battling for 3 spots in the starting lineup. This formation requires a holding player and Eric Dier is a perfect choice for this position. The other two midfield spots are reserved for Dele Alli and Jesse Lingard.

Jesse Lingard enjoyed his best season so far in career. In 48 matches in all competitions this season, Lingard scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists. He is the most improved player this season in Jose Mourinho's squad.

With Oxlade-Chamberlain out, Lingard and Alli will form a very dynamic duo that will have to play in both ways.

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