England XI vs Germany: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Nations League game

England will have Marc Guehi available for Tuesday night’s Nations League clash with Germany, while Raheem Sterling is expected to return to the starting line-up.

Guehi sustained an ankle injury late in the club season with Crystal Palace and was not fit for Saturday’s opening defeat to Hungary, while Sterling was an unused substitute in that game having been a doubt beforehand because of illness.

There was also positive injury news on defensive duo James Justin and Fikayo Tomori, though neither will feature against the Germans in Munich.

Justin was forced off at half-time of his international debut against Hungary while Tomori, like Guehi, arrived at camp with an existing injury problem after a superb season helping AC Milan win Serie A.

“James wont be ready for tomorrow but we’re hopeful he can be back for if not the next game then the one after,” Gareth Southgate said.

“Marc as far as we’ve assessed him should be available for tomorrow but I think [with] Fik we might give a little bit longer. He’s progressed really well, we probably could put him in the squad but given it was a hamstring injury we’re going to give that a bit longer.

“Raheem is absolutely fine, yes.”

Elsewhere, Phil Foden remains out, having not travelled to Germany after testing positive for Covid last week.

John Stones is expected to start at centre-back after coming on as a substitute against Hungary, while Kieran Trippier is the obvious candidate to replace Justin and Reece James should get an opportunity on the opposite flank.

Kalvin Phillips may come into midfield, while Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish will compete to join Sterling and Harry Kane in attack after encouraging cameos in Budapest.

Predicted England XI (3-4-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones,