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England squad train in London as they prepare for World Cup qualifier against Slovenia with Wayne Rooney facing axe

Gareth Southgate is putting his side through their paces after easing past Malta last Saturday

George Boulton

Published: 11:49, 10 Oct 2016
Updated: 12:58, 10 Oct 2016

ENGLAND stars take to the training pitch in London as interim boss Gareth Southgate prepares his side to face Slovenia.

The Three Lions are making adjustments ahead of their World Cup qualifier after reports suggest Wayne Rooney will be dropped for the match.

England's Wayne Rooney (second left) during a training session at Enfield Training Ground, London — Reports have suggested Wayne Rooney could be dropped against SloveniaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey - The Sun

England Training — Gareth Southgate looks to build on England's 2-0 win over MaltaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey - The Sun

The Manchester United star was booed by the Three Lions faithful at Wembley after he was ineffective as a holding midfield player.

Following the game his midfield partner Jordan Henderson said Dele Alli was perfect for the No. 10 role, whilst admitting him and Rooney's partnership needed work.

Following England's 2-0 victory over Malta, Southgate has been forced to ring the changes due to injuries.

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The former Middlesbrough boss has handed Jordan Pickford his first international call up, after Tom Heaton picked up a minor injury.

Whilst Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs has also been introduced to the squad to face Slovenia after Ryan Bertrand picked up an injury against Malta.

Slovenia v England - 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Group F - England Training Session - Enfield Training Ground — Rooney struggled to influence the game from centre midfieldCredit: PA:Press Association

England Training — Jordan Henderson insists Dele Alli is perfect for the No. 10 roleCredit: Reuters

England go into the match in fine form after winning their last 14 qualifiers.

Southgate will hope he can maintain the Three Lions' 100 per cent record, as England have won all four of their meetings with Slovenia in the past.

Kieran Gibbs was called upon to replace Ryan Bertrand — Kieran Gibbs was called upon to replace Ryan BertrandCredit: PA:Press Association

England Training — Jordan Pickford received his first international call upCredit: Jamie McPhilimey - The Sun

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