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Where will Wayne Rooney play? Who will get the nod for Scotland?

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 27:  Wayne Rooney of England celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Icelan

International football comes thick and fast this weekend - and Sky Sports has every angle of the first batch of fixtures covered.

England take on Malta at Wembley this afternoon in Gareth Southgate's first game in charge, while Scotland host Lithuania at Hampden Park.

Northern Ireland are also in action tonight against San Marino and here are some questions which could be answered on Saturday...

Where will Wayne Rooney fit in to Gareth Southgate's England revolution? (England v Malta, Saturday, watch highlights on Sky Sports 2 at 10.00pm)

Rooney has fallen out of favour in recent weeks at Manchester United but his club form hasn't affected his role within the England set-up.

Gareth Southgate, who was promoted from the Under-21s to oversee the senior side after Sam Allardyce's contract was terminated after one match and 67 days in charge, has named Rooney his captain and confirmed he will start against Malta at Wembley

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England captain Wayne Rooney feels he was 'slaughtered' following comments from Sam Allardyce after his only game in charge of England

Sky sources understand Rooney will play in midfield in the World Cup Group F qualifier, but Southgate has yet to specify where the record-breaking front man will play.

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"Wayne will start, but no, I can't [give any more information]," Southgate said. "I know everyone is keen to know the team early."

Can Northern Ireland answer their manager's call to make Windsor their castle? (Northern Ireland v San Marino, Saturday, 7.45, Sky Sports)

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants to put down a marker against San Marino and show the rest of Group C that Windsor Park can once again be a fortress.

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During their successful Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, the Green and White Army went unbeaten in Belfast, picking up 11 points from a possible 15. They're expecting a party atmosphere on Saturday evening following their incredible run at Euro 2016 and the fans will be expecting goals in return.

Where are the Scottish striking options? Who will get the nod? (Scotland v Lithuania, Saturday, 7.45, Sky Sports)

Chris Martin led the line for Scotland in Malta and managed to get on the scoresheet but has yet to fire this season for Fulham while Steven Naismith hasn't played at all for Norwich in the Championship.

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Chris Martin says the Scotland squad are still hurting from missing out on qualification for Euro 2016

Gordon Strachan seemingly doesn't trust Leigh Griffiths, who scored 40 goals last season for Celtic, on the big stage and this may leave the experienced Steven Fletcher to lead the line in a game they'd be expected to win comfortably at Hampden Park.

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