The one position most up for grabs in England’s starting XI for next summer’s World Cup is arguably central midfield, where manager Gareth Southgate is crying out for a playmaker to sit next to the more defensive Eric Dier.
Jordan Henderson has been the preferred choice but Harry Winks is gathering momentum and the pair are likely to go head-to-head this weekend.
Winks was England’s best player when he made his debut against Lithuania last month and then held his own against Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Toni Kroos on Tuesday. Henderson will be eager to prove a point.
