sport news Gareth Southgate set to hand Declan Rice his full international debut

Gareth Southgate set to hand Declan Rice his full international debut in hostile Montenegro atmosphere with Jordan Henderson and Jadon Sancho facing late fitness tests for England The West Ham star came off the bench in England's defeat of Czech Republic Declan Rice is now being rewarded with a start alongside Ross Barkley Jordan Henderson will undergo a late fitness test due to a minor ankle niggle Dele Alli is on standby to take the Liverpool captain's place if he does not pass

By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline

Published: 22:54 GMT, 24 March 2019 | Updated: 22:54 GMT, 24 March 2019

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Gareth Southgate is set to give Declan Rice his first England start against Montenegro on Monday.

The West Ham star came off the bench in the Three Lions' 5-0 thrashing of Czech Republic and Sportsmail understands he is set to be rewarded with a start alongside Ross Barkley in midfield.

Jordan Henderson will undergo a late fitness test due to a minor ankle niggle with Dele Alli, who is due to start on the bench, on standby to take the Liverpool captain's place if he doesn't

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