Ruben Loftus-Cheek will start for England against Germany at Wembley after spate of squad withdrawals
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek is on loan at Crystal Palace from Chelsea this season
- The midfielder has produced a number of impressive displays for the Eagles
- England boss Gareth Southgate will start him against Germany on Friday
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be handed his England debut against Germany on Friday night.
The Crystal Palace midfielder is set to start at Wembley in the prestige friendly against the world champions.
The midfielder, who is on loan from Chelsea, has played regularly for the Eagles this season and was rewarded with his first senior international call-up last week.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will start for England against Germany on Friday at Wembley
The Chelsea midfielder trains on Thursday ahead of of senior international debut on Friday
Loftus-Cheek has produced a number of strong displays at Crystal Palace this season
Loftus-Cheek will be joined in the England starting XI by Jack Butland, who will play consecutive internationals for the first time.
England boss Gareth Southgate has had his preparations for the international fixtures hampered by a number of big-name withdrawals.
Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph, Dele Alli, Harry Winks, Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson have all pulled out of the squad due to injuries.
After playing Germany, England take on Brazil at Wembley on Tuesday.
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