England v Scotland current combined XI: Who makes our ‘in-form’ line-up?

Centre back: John Stones

Along with Clyne, Stones has featured in every Premier League match of the season so far, and has looked good for his new side Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, despite showing some signs of his immaturity.

Former Everton star Stones gets in ahead of his old clubmate Phil Jagielka and error-prone Chelsea defender Gary Cahill in the heart of defence.

Centre back: Michael Keane

Although perhaps one of the more controversial choices in this team, Keane is arguably the most in-form and his performances have attracted the likes of Chelsea.

Despite being released by Manchester United at an early age, he is finally starting to show his promise and is certainly in line to make his England debut.

Left back: Danny Rose

Southgate has decided to pick three left backs in his current England squad, but Rose gets in ahead of Ryan Bertrand and uncapped Aaron Cresswell. Though, if Scotland duo Andrew Robertson and Kieran Tierney were fit they’d have given him a run for his money.

Rose has been highly impressive for Tottenham this season, particularly in the big games, as he scored an equaliser over Liverpool and got an assist against Man City in a 2-0 win. He’ll be the perfect player for this fixture then!

Centre midfield: James McArthur

Scotland fans will be relived to know that they have at least multiple players in this team, and McArthur has been smashing in the goals for Crystal Palace this term.

The versatile midfielder bagged a brace against Liverpool while was also on target in wins over both Stoke City and Sunderland. McArthur is a hugely tempting 8/1 price to score anytime against England.

Centre midfield: Jordan Henderson

Reds skipper Henderson has also been in-form for his team this season, and has been one of the unsung heroes for the Merseysiders as they top the league by a point after 11 games.

The supposed successor to Steven Gerrard has chipped in with two assists this term, as well as a goal which was a screamer against Chelsea.

Right wing: Robert Snodgrass

It might be a surprise that relegation zone dwellers Hull have a second representative and Scotland a third in this XI, but Snodgrass has been in fine form despite his side’s seven losses this term in the top-flight.

Snodgrass has scored four times from the wing, including last time out against Southampton where he also gained an assist in a crucial 2-1 win.

Attacking midfield: Adam Lallana

Liverpool are the most represented team in this side, though, as Lallana makes it three for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Lie Henderson, Lallana has been overshadowed by the likes of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho this season, but has still been an important player for the Reds, netting three and setting up a further five from 11 games.

Left wing: Raheem Sterling

Former Kop idol Sterling started the season in fine form, scoring four and assisting three for Man City, although he hasn’t contributed a lot in the last five fixtures.

The Jamaica-born attacker gets in just ahead of Arsenal’s Theo Walcott, who has also looked good this term.

Striker: Wayne Rooney

Finally, due to the fact that none of England or Scotland’s strikers are in scoring form and that he’s been confirmed to start, Rooney gets the nod up front and has bagged a brace against them previously. He is 6/1 to do so again.

The likes of Marcus Rashford, Daniel Sturridge, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy are nowhere near in good enough form, while Leigh Griffiths has been used scarcely this season by both Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and national coach Gordon Strachan.

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