England reporter notebook: Jesse Lingard's chance to shine, a change in system and battles at wing-back
Wednesday 1 September 2021 11:11, UK
Will Gareth Southgate stick with 3-4-3 formation? How many minutes will Harry Kane play? Will Jesse Lingard take his chance in absence of Jack Grealish? Follow England vs San Marino in our dedicated blog; watch match highlights 15 minutes after full-time
England begin their World Cup 2022 Qualifying campaign with the visit of minnows San Marino to Wembley Stadium on Thursday night in qualification Group I.
Top spot will guarantee progress to next winter's tournament in Qatar, with Poland and Hungary the highest-ranked of their opponents to be faced twice between now and mid-November.
Gareth Southgate's men tackle a trip to Albania and the National Arena in Tirana on Sunday before Poland play England at Wembley on March 31.
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