Gareth Southgate and his England squad have already qualified for the European Championships in the summer after defeating Montenegro 7-0 last week.
Now they have another Group match tonight against Kosovo and they have absolutely nothing to lose.
Southgate is expected to give opportunities to a few of his players on the fringes in the squad and as reported yesterday, one is likely to be Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Very much looking forward to the England game tomorrow after what I’ve just been told 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JlmOUFBW8A
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) November 16, 2019
Now today Sky Sports have confirmed that he starts tonight as well as Nick Pope.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Nick Pope to start for @England vs Kosovo in final European Qualifier, Sky Sports News understands.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 17, 2019
The Blues youngster will earn his second senior start for his country and will be eager to impress his watching domestic manager Frank Lampard.
Hudson-Odoi has only recently returned from a long term injury and is facing a fight to earn a regular starting place, with the good form of Willian and Christian Pulisic currently ahead of him.
Tonight will be a fantastic no pressure opportunity to show his clear talents once again.