Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE build-up to England forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifier with Montenegro.
Raheem Sterling will miss the match at Wembley after tensions with Liverpool defender Joe Gomez resurfaced at St George’s Park on Monday.
The pair clashed at Anfield at the end of Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, and Gareth Southgate has confirmed that the City forward will not be considered for selection for Thursday’s match.
Follow all the latest reaction as Southgate faced his first press conference since the incident…
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Match preview
England will secure qualification for Euro 2020 if they get a result against Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Three Lions are three points clear at the top of Group A, and need just one point from their two remaining games to seal their place at next summer's European Championships.
