England v Italy Tarks to start
Gareth Southgate is reportedly set to hand England debuts to Burnley defender James Tarkowski and Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson in Tuesday’s friendly against Italy.
An injury crisis at the back means the two uncapped Premier League players could get the nod against the Azzurri at Wembley.
Joe Gomez has been ruled out of the game after suffering an ankle injury early on in Friday’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands. He withdrew from the squad on Sunday and will have a scan with Liverpool on Monday amid fears he has suffered ligament damage.
Meanwhile, Leicester’s Harry Maguire is also doubt having been replaced late in Friday’s victory with a tight hamstring.
And, according to the Times, that has opened the door for Tarkowski and Mawson to make their first senior appearances in an England shirt.
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If only Butland tweaked something too!