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Sky Sports readers pick their England XI to face Belgium

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Marcus Rashford trains in Saint Petersburg ahead of England's opening 2018 World Cup match against Tunisia
Image: Sky Sports readers have picked Marcus Rashford to start in attack with Harry Kane against Belgium

Sky Sports readers have picked their England XI to face Belgium for Thursday evening's Group G decider in Kaliningrad.

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England v Belgium: Who will take top spot in Group G?

Both sides are on six points and have already qualified for the last 16 after winning their opening two games, but the outcome of Thursday evening's meeting will dictate who goes through as group winners and who qualifies in second place.

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has already revealed he could make as many as nine changes for the game, but Gareth Southgate would not be drawn on how many he would make, despite confirming Eric Dier would make his first start.

England coach Gareth Southgate (R) and midfielder Eric Dier attend a press conference on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match v Belgium at the Kaliningrad stadium on June 27, 2018 in Kaliningrad
Image: England coach Gareth Southgate (R) has confirmed midfielder Eric Dier will start in Kaliningrad

Up and down the country the debate has been ongoing as to what Southgate should do. Should he stick with the same side that secured wins against Tunisia and Panama and keep England's momentum going? Should he rest Golden Boot contender Harry Kane?

Over 35,000 teams have been selected and here's how the Sky Sports readers think England should line-up at the Kaliningrad Stadium…

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Image: Your England XI to face Belgium on Thursday

Jordan Pickford keeps his place in goal and he is once again joined by Kyle Walker, John Stones and Harry Maguire, who make up England's familiar back three.

John Stones and Kyle Walker during the group G match against Panama
Image: John Stones (L) and Kyle Walker (R) have been given the nod again to start alongisde Harry Maguire

Two of the three changes the Sky Sports readers would make to the team that thrashed Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod come at wing back.

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Kieran Tripper has impressed with his performances on the right but Trent Alexander-Arnold has been preferred, while Ashley Young makes way for Tottenham's Danny Rose.

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his England debut against Costa Rica
Image: Trent Alexander-Arnold made his England debut against Costa Rica earlier this month

In midfield, Jesse Lingard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are handed starting berths but Eric Dier is overlooked once again with Jordan Henderson keeping his place.

The final change comes is attack. Harry Kane continues to lead the line but Marcus Rashford is preferred to Raheem Sterling and Jamie Vardy as the captain's strike partner.

England's striker Marcus Rashford (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the International friendly football match between England and Costa Rica at Elland Road, Leeds in northern England on June 7, 2018. - England won the game 2-0
Image: Marcus Rashford (C) made an appearance from the substitute's bench in England's win against Tunisia

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