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World Cup preview: What are England and Wales’ true hopes? Will this be Southgate’s swansong? Plus why Doha is still a ‘work in progress’

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I think he is 99% certain of the starting starting 11 I think you'll go with a back three with two wingbacks those wingbacks being Nick and Williams and Connor Roberts. Chris Mepum Ben Davis Joe Roden Reese Norrington Davis injury and withdrawal from a squad has kind of forced his hand there as well. Ethan Ampedil probably playing at defensive midfield Joe Allen I don't think can start so maybe that brings in Joe Morrell, then you're attacking options are great Ramsey Bale Dan James Ethan Moore Brennan Johnson Harry Wilson as well. Rob Page knows exactly what he wants and keep a wise Wayne Hennessy or Danny Ward who's really picked up with Lester of late but

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