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25th Mar 2016

England announce starting lineup to face Germany…and there’s no Leicester players

Nooruddean Choudry

Tottenham may trail Leicester City by five points in the Premier League, but they lead the way in terms of starters in Roy Hodgson’s team to face Germany.

England’s first XI for Saturday’s friendly in Berlin has been announced and there are four Spurs players included – Danny Rose, Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Harry Kane – as well as three Liverpool stars – Adam Lallana, Nathaniel Clyne and Jordan Henderson.

Leicester call-ups Jamie Vardy and Danny Drinkwater were expected to start, but they may now get their chance when the side is freshened up for the game against the Netherlands on Tuesday. The full team is listed below…