Euro 2020: Trippier set for England start in final against Italy - reports

Trippier's inclusion could mean a change in formation for England in the summit clash at Wembley.

Reuters

11 July, 2021 20:47 IST

Reuters

11 July, 2021 20:47 IST

Trippier could feature in the England XI, in place of Bukayo Saka. | Photo Credit: AP

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Defender Kieran Trippier is set to return to England's starting line-up for Sunday's European Championship final against Italy at Wembley, according to British media reports.

Trippier's inclusion will be at the expense of Bukayo Saka, who played as a right winger against Denmark in the semifinal, and Trippier's inclusion a change in formation for England, with manager Gareth Southgate switching to a back three.

Midfielder Phil Foden missed England's final training session and is a doubt for the Sunday's showpiece, Southgate said on Saturday.

England are looking to win their first major trophy since the World Cup in 1996.

England's predicted XI to face Italy: Jordan Pickford, Luke Shaw, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Kieran Trippier, Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Mason Mount, Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling