The 25-player roster includes several returning World Cup stars. And with the force available, they can confidently aim to win the first match since the World Cup break.
Is Antony ready to start?
Specific list:
Goalie: De Gea, Dubravka, Bishop, Heaton, Vitek
Defender: Maguire, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Williams, Malacia, Bennett
Midfielder: Van de Beek, Iqbal, Eriksen, McTominay, Fred, Casemiro, Fernandes
Striker: Martial, Elanga, Pellistri, Rashford, Garnacho, Antony
Christian Eriksen and Facundo Pellistri are likely to be featured, having returned last week, after their national team was soon eliminated in the group stage. Accordingly, Pellistri can look forward to the Reds debut.
In attack, it is almost certain that Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho will be the main starters, while Marcus Rashford and Antony will be substitutes.
Captain Harry Maguire could also start at centre-back due to the lack of other options. Young player Rhys Bennett is also always available if Erik ten Hag notices.
The 26th player Diogo Dalot has also returned, but is recovering from an injury suffered with Portugal.
