How England will line up at Euro 2024 against Denmark

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 24 Jun 2024 12:45 BST
• 4 min read

England are likely to make a few changes for their final Euro 2024 group game against Slovenia on Tuesday.

The Three Lions got off to a winning start in Euro 2024 following a 1-0 win over Serbia, thanks to Jude Bellingham's winner.

But they were disappointing in matchday two as they drew 1-1 with Denmark.

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England remain top of Group C - and qualification for the last 16 is not in doubt - but they need to beat Slovenia to guarantee finishing top and earning an easier opponent in the knockouts.

The Three Lions are hoping to go one step further in this summer's tournament after coming agonisingly close to ending their trophy drought during the delayed 2020 edition when they lost to Italy in the final on penalties.

Gareth Southgate’s side then exited the 2022 World Cup at the quarter-final stage following a 2-1 loss to France - four years after a semi-final defeat to Croatia and there is a feeling this could be the England manager's last tournament in charge.

England are considered one of the tournament’s favourites after finishing runners-up in 2020.

Below, FootballTransfers predicts England’s first-choice starting XI against Slovenia at Euro 2024.

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How England will line up at Euro 2024

England are expected to make three changes from their draw with Denmark.

Everton shot-stopper Jordan Pickford has been England’s number one goalkeeper since 2018 and he remains Southgate’s first-choice.

Harry Maguire would have been a guaranteed starter for Southgate, however the Manchester United defender missed out on the tournament through injury, meaning Marc Guehi is likely to play once again alongside John Stones at centre-back in a four-man defence.

Kyle Walker will continue at right back against Slovenia but Kieran Trippier could be rested as he carrying a slight calf problem. Joe Gomez is likely to deputise as, while Luke Shaw is back in training the Man Utd man is still not match fit.

Declan Rice will continue as England’s reliable midfield man, but Trent Alexander-Arnold could be dropped as his partner in the centre. Conor Gallacher is likely to take his place.

Further forward, Jude Bellingham has excelled since joining Real Madrid and will be deployed as England’s No.10.

Phil Foden is likely to be dropped as England need more width on the left. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon should come in. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka will provide the width on the right.

Three Lions captain and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane will lead the line once again despite criticism.

England’s starting XI at Euro 2024

GK: Jordan Pickford

RB: Kyle Walker

CB: John Stones

CB: Marc Guehi

LB: Joe Gomez

CDM: Declan Rice

CDM: Conor Gallacher

RW: Bukayo Saka

CAM: Jude Bellingham

LW: Anthony Gordon

ST: Harry Kane

England's Euro 2024 squad

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).

Defenders: Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), John Stones (Man City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Man City).

Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).

Forwards: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Man City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).