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England’s predicted starting lineup for EURO 2016

By Jonathan Perelman

(L-R) Vincent Janssen of Holland, Kyle Walker of England, Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
(L-R) Vincent Janssen of Holland, Kyle Walker of England, Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Nathaniel Clyne of England makes a pass during the International Friendly match between England and Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on March 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Nathaniel Clyne of England makes a pass during the International Friendly match between England and Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on March 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /

10. Nathaniel Clyne

The outside back positions are spots that are potentially up for grabs. Glen Johnson, Kieran Gibbs or Leighton Baines could be chosen for this slot, but I think it should be Nathaniel Clyne. Clyne is a 24-year-old outside back for Liverpool, who has stepped up for both club and country recently.

Clyne was the server for Jamie Vardy’s classic goal against Germany last week to help propel them to victory. In the 4-3-3 that England should play in, Clyne will add an attacking option on the outside, acting as a defensive outside midfielder. He can get down the flank and send balls in for the England forwards to head home, or, in Vardy’s case, to back-heel home with class.

He seems to be the choice that Hodgson will go with throughout the tournament. His question will be if he can hold his ground defensively. He has had a solid season for Liverpool, but has struggled recently on the defensive side. If he can regain his form, he will surely be the go-to outside back for Hodgson and will be depended upon to create along the flank for this attack.

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