'His performance against Brazil was terrible'
England fans are baffled by one particular selection ahead of tonight's friendly against Belgium.
The Three Lions will play the second of two friendlies in March after losing to Brazil on Saturday night.
Gareth Southgate is expected to make some changes to his squad tonight, led by Declan Rice, to mark the Arsenal midfielder's 50th cap for his country.
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Manchester United youngster Kobe Manu is expected to make his first start for England, Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett reports.
Manu came on as a substitute in the weekend defeat but will be part of a midfield three of himself, Rice and Jude Bellingham, a prospect that is sure to excite fans.
Ivan Toney will also get his chance when Ollie Watkins starts on Saturday, while Harry Kane is no longer available as an option.
However, one element that has fans buzzing is the decision to keep Ben Chilwell in the starting XI.
Chilwell has struggled at left-back but Southgate has few options in the position other than Joe Gomez, who will be on the bench from the start.
“Mainoo is an obvious starter but Chilwell shouldn't be anywhere near this team. He was terrible against Brazil,” one fan wrote.
“How does he start over?” said another.
A third commented: “How does Chilwell get another chance?
“Why did Chilwell start?” wrote a fourth.
The full-back has recently returned from injury and has regularly captained Chelsea since his return.
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