THE NOTEBOOK: Gareth Southgate provides more proof of his Euro 2024 intentions, Three Lions starting XI makes history and St James’ Park pays poignant tribute to Rob Burrow

There have been additional indications on Monday evening that Gareth Southgate is planning to play Marc Guehi in England's match opener towards Serbia on Sunday.

As reported by Mail Sport on Monday, the Crystal Palace centre-back is ready to start out the match alongside John Stones whereas Harry Maguire remains to be recovering from a calf damage.

And the truth that Guehi, who is of course right-footed, performed as a left-footed centre-back as a substitute of his fellow starter Lewis Dunk, who’s right-footed, offers a giant trace as to Southgate’s intentions.

On condition that Kieran Trippier is sort of sure to play as first-choice left-back on the Euros within the doubtless absence of Luke Shaw, who continues rehabilitation work on recovering from a hamstring damage, Southgate's resolution to put Guehi alongside the Newcastle defender was made with the intention of giving the 2 the chance to develop a greater understanding over the match.

If Guehi has a superb begin to the match, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see what transfer Southgate makes as soon as Maguire is absolutely match.

Three Lions stars prepared for Euro pre-break

England's gamers shall be given day without work on Saturday, then fly to Germany forward of the crew's first official Euro coaching session on Tuesday.

After the match towards Iceland on Friday evening the gamers shall be given an opportunity to spend a while with their households, after that the true arduous work will start.

The ultimate 26-man squad will full a compulsory UEFA coaching session on the Jena Stadium on June 11, after which they are going to return to their base in Blackenheim for the rest of their keep overseas.

St James' Park pays tribute to Borough

St James' Park paid an emotional tribute to Rob Burrow earlier than kick-off.

The dying of the rugby league hero was confirmed on Sunday after an extended battle with motor neurone illness.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney paid tribute on Monday, writing on social media: 'Devastating information. A real warrior, legend and inspiration. You may be missed Rob. Love and condolences to Rob's household and buddies.'

And right here a packed crowd at Newcastle's dwelling floor confirmed their appreciation for Burrows with a touching memento earlier than the sport.

England captain set to return

Harry Kane shall be again within the beginning XI on Friday when England tackle Iceland at Wembley for his or her ultimate Euros match.

The captain, who got here on instead right here, has been troubled by a again downside which has prevented him from absolutely collaborating within the begin of preparations for this recreation. However all events are adamant the difficulty is not going to be a difficulty when the match begins in lower than a fortnight.

Southgate pronounces historic XI

England named their ultimate XI towards Nigeria final evening for the primary time since November 1994 with out a single participant from Arsenal, Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United or Tottenham.

Staff that day: Tim Flowers; Rob Jones, Steve Howe, Neil Ruddock, Graeme Le Saux; David Platt, Dennis Sensible, Rob Lee, John Barnes; Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer.