Captaincy decisions could shape this entire gameweek, especially with premium forwards and rising stars on offer. While Erling Haaland remains a reliable choice despite a slight dip, Igor Thiago’s recent form and Ollie Watkins’ steady returns point to a fierce contest for the armband.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins both scored as England cruised to a 3-0 friendly victory over Wales at Wembley. Their combined performance marks just the third time this century that two Villa players have featured side by side for the Three Lions.