England Men's Football Team

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England manager Gareth Southgate has a few selection headaches going into the final group match against Slovenia on Tuesday.

The performance in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Denmark in the second group game was criticised and Southgate described Trent Alexander-Arnold playing in midfield as an "experiment".

Should he be left out, that would mean one of Conor Gallagher, who has featured in both games so far, Kobbie Mainoo or Adam Wharton coming into midfield as Southgate looks to improve the level of control his side has during matches.

Kieran Trippier, who has been filling in at left-back for the injured Luke Shaw, missed nine games towards the end of the Premier League season and has played more during the tournament than was initially planned.

Trippier was seen to be drinking pickle juice during the first group game against Serbia as he went down with cramp and there had been hope that Shaw would be fit enough to have featured by now.

Shaw has not been on the training pitch with his team-mates for the past two sessions and has been following an individual programme, but was back on the pitch on Monday.

If Trippier is to be rested for the final group game, BBC Sport understands there is a strong possibility that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa could come into that position.

Joe Gomez has also played in that position for his club side Liverpool and has played there in the matches leading up to the tournament for England.

Jordan Pickford overtook Peter Shilton as England's most-capped goalkeeper in major tournaments after appearing in his 21st game on Thursday, when England drew 1-1 with Denmark.

It was the Everton goalkeeper's 63rd cap for his country, seven years after he made his debut in a 0-0 draw against Germany.

He has been England's first-choice goalkeeper at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, as well as the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

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On Thursday, Alan Shearer was critical of England’s performance against Denmark, suggesting Harry Kane needs pace around him.

With that in mind, there have been calls for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon to come into the team.

He would certainly bring pace and perhaps free up the other England attackers.

With Kieran Trippier playing at left-back, Gordon’s natural way of running in behind and staying wide could allow the team to flourish.

He is also renowned for his work-rate and could solve the problem England are having with pressing.