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England at the 2018 World Cup: Gareth Southgate's starting XI, according to the odds - no Jack Wilshere and Jamie Vardy

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Wed March 28, 2018 · 7y ago

England have played their final game before Gareth Southgate names his provisional squad for the 2018 World Cup.

There has been much debate about who should line-up for the Three Lions in their opener v Tunisia on June 18.

The likes of Jamie Vardy, Raheem Sterling and Jesse Lingard have staked a claim for a place in Southgate's XI after impressive displays in the 1-1 draw with Italy.

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All countries taking part in the World Cup are required to submit a provisional 35-man squad list by May 14, and the date for confirming the final 23-man squad list is June 4.

Southgate’s Three Lions will face Nigeria in a friendly at Wembley on June 2, before meeting Costa Rica at Leeds United’s Elland Road on June 7.

Sky Bet have a market for players to start England's first group game at the Volgograd Arena - we take a look at the numbers and how the Three Lions could be set to line up, according to the odds.

See below...

Sky Bet: England 7/1 to reach the 2018 World Cup final

To start England's first game at the World Cup (odds via Sky Bet)

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (1/2)

Defence: Kyle Walker (1/10), Eric Dier (1/6), John Stones (1/6), Harry Maguire (1/2), Ryan Bertrand (1/1)

Midfielders: Raheem Sterling (1/6), Dele Alli (1/2), Jordan Henderson (5/6), Jesse Lingard (8/11)

Forward: Harry Kane (1/10)

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*Odds correct as of 1115 BST, 28/03/2018.

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