With so many options for Gareth Southgate, few can agree on his best team.
To help the England boss solve some of these dilemmas, Sportsmail has teamed up with LCP and Analytics FC to crunch the numbers.
Their analytics platform, TransferLab, is used by 17 clubs and agencies — including five Premier League teams — to analyse player performance. Here are some examples of how their data drives selection:
THREE AT THE BACK
You might think Conor Coady is an obvious fit, having marshalled a Wolves back three. But TransferLab data suggests the value of Coady’s ball-playing ability is outweighed by his defensive shortcomings.
Instead, they suggest Ben White — also used to a back three at Brighton — and Tyrone Mings should partner John Stones.
At left wing-back, the numbers show Luke Shaw edges Ben Chilwell (he helped create more chances at Manchester United than Chilwell managed for Chelsea). TransferLab also prefers Jordan Henderson to Declan Rice.
BACK FOUR
In this formation, Reece James and Luke Shaw are still, statistically, England’s best full backs, and the numbers back Mings and Stones in central defence.
Again Mount partners Henderson (or Philips) in the middle, with Grealish in the No 10 role.
Over to you, Gareth.
Hueoprsu
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soweiklrst
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FemiBalogun
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I really hope Sterling finds his best form so he can shut up all the haters...
that's not hate dude, Sterling can not be trusted in big game again, ask pep the reason why he always put him on bench, and everyone is witnessing the utility player in bukayo saka
shabrock
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The best English team if Maguire is injured
Nuyabekrsu
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Sameerunited4life
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How about this! It was dificult to choose between Greelish and bellingham and also between rice and Kevin Phillips,I think Phillips had a very productive season!
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Why do you say so! You might have different opinion and different vision of playing football,but that doesn’t mean this team is not capable! Respect ✌️
Nauainpt
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Have anyone watched England play without a fast player??
Waycemprst
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that's right
Tranquil009
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this line should work for England
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Killer❤️❤️❤️
Tukcdiopuz
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this line should work for England
Fauabetuz
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Tendaimugala22
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I think England should avoid concede goals at all costs, there is enough talent to score goals in the team the only area they need to work on is the defence hence 2 holding midfielders
MartisKing77
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for me it's better
Jabbdeioty
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Sterling is got the experience at the senior level than Foden
u think experience is by age
noyadlstz
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rashford will start
Lol
noyadlstz
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Looking at the current form. I think Foden should play instead of that sterling.
Sterling is got the experience at the senior level than Foden
TavaChoo
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Looking at the current form. I think Foden should play instead of that sterling.
070Bruce
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England can field all their best.. But at the end they will still be considered participants in this Year's Euro
PsalmistAyubaKakah
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the truth is dat I see Southgate been replace b4 the end of Euro.. his successor will be Roy Hodgson
Jey_R
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Ben chilwell should be on that squad he's a champions league winner
What matters is the individual performance
OyehBEATZ
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Ben chilwell should be on that squad he's a champions league winner
OyehBEATZ
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Ben chilwell should be on that squad he's a champions league winner.
feealorsuy
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option 2 much better but I would still keep henderson on the bench first because of his lack of games
Kkrexuke
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I am sure the coach sees them in training and already knows his starting lineup. Besides, no point choosing based on their club form bcos they will be playing with a different set of players, formation and tactics. How well they adapt and response to England team training will decide who gets to start.
Kukbknpt
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Why put sterling ahead of Sancho?? That's why England won't win the tournament
visaac37
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rashford will start
darkxiao
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Not sterling ffs, sancho, foden or grealish should play at the wing.
Yuaemopy
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my best
nepelopru
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with all these things I have been seen about England all the time does it mean England team it's playing without a coach lol...
Wiscinosyz
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as usual,England will qualified until quarter-final,no doubt
nah i think maybe atleast semi final
fimacilnoz
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How about this! It was dificult to choose between Greelish and bellingham and also between rice and Kevin Phillips,I think Phillips had a very productive season!
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Back 2?? What are you smoking bro. Must be something heavy
Fuuilnpsy
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i think chilwell will fit much better than shaw
that's what I think also
GOAT-Seven
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Why do we see England team news all the time. Stop posting about them its embarrassing.
Sameerunited4life
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How about this! It was dificult to choose between Greelish and bellingham and also between rice and Kevin Phillips,I think Phillips had a very productive season!
u7u7u7u7
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The best one
Kuhblnsy
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the best line up for England at this tournament, Maguire should replace mings when he's fit, Sancho and grealish can come as a sub for mount and foden, even bukayo saka should get more playing time than Sterling
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I really hope Sterling finds his best form so he can shut up all the haters...
FootballllGOD
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i think chilwell will fit much better than shaw
Sonabnstuz
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or this one
Sonabnstuz
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best England line up ever
Juedikmty
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as usual,England will qualified until quarter-final,no doubt
zoadlosyz
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With this lineup I believe The Lions will devour immensely
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funny enough. Kane is not there . Calvert Lewin over Kane. lol
Gunners4ever❤
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White replaced TAA.
Oof. My bad. Just remembered it
Cody01
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White is not in the squad and you are deluded. Where are Kane, Rice and Maguire?
White replaced TAA.
Gunners4ever❤
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With this lineup I believe The Lions will devour immensely
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White is not in the squad and you are deluded. Where are Kane, Rice and Maguire?
IzzyJ
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With this lineup I believe The Lions will devour immensely
Pebaklmsu
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This formation is absolute sh;t
tuaesuyz
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adewale1169
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It is only England that comes to AF thoughts
FemiBalogun
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the best line up for England at this tournament, Maguire should replace mings when he's fit, Sancho and grealish can come as a sub for mount and foden, even bukayo saka should get more playing time than Sterling
citid
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It's now time to show Croatia, levels.