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Preview: England take on Nigeria as Leicester City stars look to impress

By Harneet Singh Sethi

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Jamie Vardy (l) of England jokes with team mate Kieran Trippier during an England training session at St Georges Park on May 22, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Jamie Vardy (l) of England jokes with team mate Kieran Trippier during an England training session at St Georges Park on May 22, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) /
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Five Leicester City players are expected to play a part as England take on Nigeria in a friendly at the Wembley Stadium tonight.

Harry Maguire, Jamie Vardy, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will all be featuring for their national teams, though it remains to be seen as to how much would the Foxes faithful be able to see of them.

While the Nigerian trio is slightly more certain about a starting role because of their importance to the team, Maguire and Vardy aren’t guaranteed the same because of Gareth Southgate’s system, options available and the preferences.

At least one of them, however, should be able to get some playing time under his belt against the Super Eagles.

One to watch (Nigeria)

The modern game might be all about the Harry Kanes, Raheem Sterlings, Jamie Vardys, Alex Iwobis and Kelechi Iheanachos, but you don’t win anything without a Wilfred Ndidi. 

The 21-year old defensive midfielder was immense for Leicester City all season, and it isn’t going to be any different when he plays for Nigeria.

Watch out for a few club representatives.

HERTFORD, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Raheem Sterling (L) takes part during the England training session at The Grove Hotel on June 1, 2018 in Hertford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
HERTFORD, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Raheem Sterling (L) takes part during the England training session at The Grove Hotel on June 1, 2018 in Hertford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

One to watch (England)

England are going to Russia with some very good players, and the best of the lot, arguably, is Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.

But that’s not why he has been making the headlines recently, thanks to a certain newspaper and their loved ones.

Thankfully, the 21-year old will have his chance to put all of that behind him – if he hasn’t already – and show why he is among the very best in the world with a ball at his feet. He could set Wembley alight if on song.

Dream battle: Harry Maguire Vs Kelechi Iheanacho

We have seen Maguire and Iheanacho star for Leicester City on a number of occassions, but tonight might be the first time they go up against each other.

All of the Leicester fans will be served an absolute treat if the duo start for their respective nations.

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Predicted XI

England: Pickford; Walker; Stones, Maguire; Trippier, Alli, Dier, Lingard, Rose; Kane, Sterling.

Nigeria: Ezenwa; Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Idowu; Obi Mikel, Ndidi; Moses, Onazi, Iwobi; Iheanacho.

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