England UEFA Euro 2016 Predicted Lineup: Probable Starting 11 for the Three Lions

England Euro 2016
England players training ahead of their Euro 2016 opener

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Chris Smalling Gary Cahill 2016
Cahill (L) and Smalling (R) are set to partner as centre-backs for England

England's backline is one that will mainly involve youth, with only Gary Cahill having some amount of experience. Going by the 2015/16 season, Chris Smalling is the player who will be set to partner Cahill at centre-back. Despite having an injury scare after leaving Tuesday's training session with a knee strap, Smalling is set to regain full fitness ahead of England's opener on Saturday.

In the full-back positions, the most likely starters are Tottenham Hotspur players, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose. The marauding full-backs were quite brilliant throughout the 2015/16 season for the Spurs as the North London club were one of the EPL title contenders. If Smalling is not able to start the first match, the only centre-back in reserve is John Stones and the 22-year-old will most likely partner Cahill.

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