Frank Lampard: Favourite to wear the armband against San Marino
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England boss Roy Hodgson will rest Steven Gerrard and start Frank Lampard in tonight's World Cup qualifier against San Marino, Sky sources understand.
Defensive injuries ensured there would be changes to the side that beat Moldova 5-0 last time out but Hodgson's selection also reflects an impending trip to Group A leaders Montenegro.
Joleon Lescott is one of four players just a booking away from missing Tuesday's clash in Podgorica but the depleted ranks mean he partners Chris Smalling at centre-back.
Jermain Defoe joins Wayne Rooney in attack, despite also being a caution from suspension, but James Milner and Ashley Cole are protected and will watch from the sidelines.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ashley Young providing width in a 4-4-2 formation against a San Marino side who, with just one victory in their history, will aim to simply keep the score down.
Sky sources: Hart, Walker, Smalling, Lescott, Baines, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lampard, Cleverley, Young, Rooney, Defoe.
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