Bamford debut as Southgate makes 11 changes

Last updated : 05 September 2021 By Kevin Markey

Gareth Southgate promised there would changes to the XI that began the game in Budapest on Thursday. 

Eleven changes for England from the side that started the 4-0 win over Hungary in Budapest on Thursday.

Patrick Bamford, who scored 17 Premier League goals for Leeds last season, makes his Three Lions debut on his 28th birthday.

West Brom's Sam Johnstone makes his competitive debut along with 18-year-old Jude Bellingham.

There's a second England start in 11 months for Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Bukayo Saka - 20 today - starts at Wembley, scene of his penalty heartbreak in the Euro 2020 final.