England stars are all-smiles in training as injured striker Harry Kane watches on from sidelines and Ben Gibson reunites with Gareth Southgate
ENGLAND stars were all-smiles in training ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Lithuania on Sunday.
Despite defeat to Germany in their last outing, Gareth Southgate’s Lions looked in high spirits as they trained in the sunshine at Tottenham’s training centre.
Marcus Rashford and his team-mates were in high spirits at Tottenham’s training centreGetty ImagesMiddlesbrough’s Ben Gibson could be handed his international debut against LithuaniaReuters
And they had a welcome visitor in crocked striker Harry Kane who watched his international team-mates work out from the sidelines.
Kane’s absence from the national side has handed the opportunity to veteran forward Jermain Defoe who could make his first England appearance since November 2013.
And 34-year-old Defoe will be hoping to pass down his experience to some of the younger generation hoping to impress Southgate.
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson could make his international debut after his emergency call-up following injuries to Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Injured Harry Kane watched on from the sidelinesGetty Images
Marcus Rashford is also pushing for a start having been used as a late sub against Germany.
The Manchester United ace has yet to score a competitive goal for his country after opening his account in a friendly against Australia last year.
Harry Kane's absence means Jermain Defoe may be handed his first England appearance since November 2013Getty ImagesDele Alli starred for the Three Lions in the defeat against GermanyGetty ImagesEngland have yet to concede a goal in qualifying so farPA:Press Association
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England's players were all smiles as they trained in the London sunshinePA:Press AssociationGareth Southgate watches on from the sidelines as he tinkers with his new formationPA:Press AssociationJoe Hart will captain the side against Lithuania in the absence of his injured team-matesGetty Images
Southgate looks set to stick with the three at the back formation which will likely involve Burnley's Michael Keane after his impressive debut on Wednesday.
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