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Trippier set for England start in Euro final against Italy - Reports

Reuters
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Jul 11, 2021, 09:28 PM IST
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Kieran Trippier. Photograph:(Reuters)

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

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 semi-final, and means 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 Sunday's showpiece, Southgate said on Saturday.

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