England XI vs Republic of Ireland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Nations League

England XI vs Republic of Ireland starting lineup

England manager Gareth Southgate has named an unchanged starting lineup for the Three Lions' Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland. The team will be led by captain Harry Kane, who will be supported by Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho in attack. Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips will start in central midfield, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben Chilwell providing width from full-back. The back four will be marshalled by John Stones and Harry Maguire, with Jordan Pickford starting in goal.

Republic of Ireland starting lineup

The Republic of Ireland will be without several key players for their Nations League clash with England. Captain Seamus Coleman is suspended after being sent off in the Republic of Ireland's defeat to Ukraine last month. Shane Duffy and Matt Doherty are both out with injury, while Aaron Connolly is a doubt due to a knock. Despite the absentees, the Republic of Ireland have named a strong team for the match. David McGoldrick will lead the line, supported by Callum Robinson and James McClean. Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick will start in central midfield, with Enda Stevens and Cyrus Christie providing width from full-back. The back four will be marshalled by John Egan and Dara O'Shea, with Gavin Bazunu starting in goal.

Team news

England: * Harry Kane (c) * Raheem Sterling * Jadon Sancho * Declan Rice * Kalvin Phillips * Trent Alexander-Arnold * Ben Chilwell * John Stones * Harry Maguire * Jordan Pickford Republic of Ireland: * David McGoldrick * Callum Robinson * James McClean * Josh Cullen * Jeff Hendrick * Enda Stevens * Cyrus Christie * John Egan * Dara O'Shea * Gavin Bazunu

Injury latest

England: * No injury concerns. Republic of Ireland: * Seamus Coleman (suspended) * Shane Duffy (injured) * Matt Doherty (injured) * Aaron Connolly (doubtful)

What's at stake?

England are currently top of Nations League Group B4, with four points from their opening two games. The Republic of Ireland are second, with three points. A win for England would put them in a strong position to qualify for the Nations League finals. A win for the Republic of Ireland would keep them in contention for a place in the finals.