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England manager Gareth Southgate has spoken to the media ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Belgium
Rice to captain England against Belgium on his 50th cap
Build-up to Wales' Euro 24 play-off at home to Poland (Tue, 19:45 GMT)
'It shows how far we've come' – Wales manager Robert Page on life after Gareth Bale
'The next three games are huge' – Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay ahead of Northern Ireland clash
Scotland play Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Tuesday (19:45 GMT)
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That's all from us today's on this live news page.
We will be back first thing tomorrow morning, looking ahead to Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final against Poland, England's friendly against Belgium, Scotland's clash with Northern Ireland and all of the latest football news stories.
As we bid you farewell, here's a reminder of today's top stories.
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Gav in Merseyside: Hi Phil, is it time for Jarrad Branthwaite to start a game for England? I think Dunk is a good player, but at 32 years old and only four caps surely there needs to be some better succession planning?
Phil McNulty: Certainly is, Gav. I think Branthwaite should start against Belgium. I like Lewis Dunk and he is a very good player for Brighton but he gave a rather uncertain performance as a substitute against Brazil and was involved in their winning goal.
What is there to lose by starting Branthwaite tomorrow? He has had an outstanding season in a struggling team at Everton so let’s see how he shapes up.
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I know the Scottish Premiership is not the best league in the world, however, is Gareth Southgate particularly snubbing it with the latest choices in the goalkeeping department? Rangers' Jack Butland is being omitted once again for keepers who can't even get a game for their club, while he has performed superbly domestically and in Europe. Also, I believe that Southgate should have had a look at James Tavernier at least once in his time in charge given Tav's numbers, particularly in Europe, when he was the top scorer in the entire Europa League in Rangers' run to Seville that season.
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Norwich City say comments by former sporting director Stuart Webber about five black players "do not in any way reflect the wider views" of the club.
Webber said in a newspaper interview that Raheem Sterling, Abu Kamara, Jonathan Rowe, Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis might have ended up "in jail" had they not become footballers.
His comment was widely condemned.
"Norwich City is a home for everyone," the Championship club said in a statement published on their website., external
Read the full story here.
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Anon: Hi Phil. How close do you think Harvey Elliott is to a full England call-up?
Phil McNulty: Harvey Elliott has matured so much this season and is a stand-out in the England under-21 side. I think the Euros will come too soon for him but I am sure he will get his first full cap very soon post-Euro 2024. A very good young player.
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Martin: Would Harry Maguire get in Liverpool's team full strength or depleted? If no, why is Gareth Southgate not trusting Joe Gomez (and a host of others) ahead of someone who is clearly a liability an international level?
Phil McNulty: Well it would depend on how depleted they were I suppose, Martin, but I think they would have to be very, very, very depleted. I do not think Maguire would get anywhere near a full strength Liverpool team to be frank. Nowhere near.
Southgate is firm in his conviction that Maguire is part of England’s best central defensive partnership alongside John Stones and cites the record at major tournaments to back his argument.
I am sure he will try people out against Belgium but – despite my serious doubts – I suspect he will start alongside Stones in Germany.
England v Belgium (Tue, 19:45 GMT)
The England squad trained at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground earlier ahead of their friendly against Belgium tomorrow.
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at Wembley Stadium
Declan Rice says that he was 'speechless' when he found out he was going to captain England tomorrow against Belgium at Wembley and that he gave Gareth Southgate a hug.
During the press conference he spoke about how he is comfortable playing as both a '6' and an '8' but he thinks playing in the deeper role is his best position.
Gareth Southgate spoke at length about Rice's development and how he thought he was a leader since he first met him.
England v Belgium (Tue, 19:45 GMT)
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England midfielder Declan Rice on playing 45 games already this season and whether he fears burn out: "Not at all, I absolutely love it to be honest with you. With West Ham I played a lot, got used to European nights and three games a week.
"I love putting on the shirt, whether it's for England and Arsenal. I want to look and see at the end of my career and hopefully have won trophies.
"I've been playing consistently well throughout the season. My position has changed a lot this season from when I was at West Ham and it is closer to what Southgate wants here at England."
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England manager Gareth Southgate on injuries: "Henderson probably not [able to play 90 minutes], Cole [Palmer] is back into training and Jude [Bellingham] absolutely [can play 90 minutes]. He's missed quite a bit of football recently so he's ready for the game. Every one else has come through training."
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England manager Gareth Southgate and midfielder Declan Rice have just finished speaking to the media. We will have plenty more from the duo shortly. Before that, here is a recap of some of the top lines.
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England midfielder Declan Rice on reaching his 50th cap tomorrow: "I've grown so much as a player and as a person when I first came in at 19. I was nervous when I first came in and I've enjoyed every single moment of it. Tomorrow is going to be a pinch me moment so I'm looking forward to it."
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England manager Gareth Southgate on the players playing without names on their shirts during the second half of the fixture against Belgium with the match being dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Society International: "Alzheimer's, dementia is going to affect us all in one way or another. Great for us to raise awareness in the charity. You can't begin to imagine how much energy, emotion and time it takes to care for families in those situations so we are really pleased to be wearing awareness."
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England manager Gareth Southgate says Ivan Toney will "be involved" against Belgium. The original plan for the week is "a bit different," finding out about more players due to injuries which will "help us moving forward."
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England midfielder Declan Rice on being captain against Belgium: "Speechless to be honest with you. When he [Gareth Southgate] told me last night, I shook his hand, gave him a hug and said thank you. On my 50th cap to walk out in front of my friends and family is an honour. I'm absolutely speechless to be honest with you."
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England manager Gareth Southgate on making Declan Rice captain: "Declan is here, it's his 50th cap. He has great leadership and experience already at a younger age. It's a great opportunity for younger players to show leadership. Different feel about the group, different dynamic. A lot of the players with the squad now are the future for the mid and long term."
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England manager Gareth Southgate has said on team news, Jordan Henderson probably does not have 90 minutes in him ahead of tomorrow night. Cole Palmer is back in training, Jude Bellingham "absolutely" could play 90 minutes, he had cramp against Brazil. Ready for games. Everybody else come through training okay.
Southgate has also revealed that Declan Rice will captain England against Belgium on Tuesday night as he wins his 50th cap.
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England manager Gareth Southgate is speaking now ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Belgium at Wembley.
Let's have a look at what the Three Lions boss has to say ahead of tomorrow's match.
Alternatively, you can watch along to the thoughts of Southgate and midfielder Declan Rice by clicking on the play icon at the top of this page.
England v Belgium (Tue, 19:45 GMT)
Time for England's news conference.
England manager Gareth Southgate will be appearing shortly in front of the media before Tuesday's match against Belgium at Wembley.
On Saturday, his side were beaten 1-0 in a friendly against Brazil.
Brazil's new teenage sensation Endrick struck late on as the Three Lions fell to defeat for the first time at Wembley since October 2020.Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter
Gareth Southgate and Declan Rice are speaking to the media ahead of England's game with Belgium tomorrow at Wembley. If Rice starts, which you would imagine he will be as he's doing the media, it will be his 50th England cap. He's become a key part of England's midfield and Southgate said after the Brazil match that he's gone 'to the next step'.
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