67% of fans think Gareth Southgate should start Cole Palmer against Slovakia

34% think he should start over Foden

JOE asked the audience ‘Who should start behind Harry Kane on Sunday v Slovakia?’ A resounding favourite to enter the line-up was Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.

67% of those JOE asked called for the winger to come into the side.

34% of people thought the 22-year-old should start alongside Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham as Phil Foden’s place in the team has been called into question. Meanwhile, 17% thought Palmer should start alongside Foden and Bellingham.

Palmer, who is graduate of the Manchester City academy, has had a fantastic first season with Chelsea making 45 appearances across all competitions and netting 25 times.

He was introduced by Southgate in the 71^st minute against Slovenia, replacing Saka and was praised for his injection of energy into an otherwise lacklustre performance by the tournament favourites.

Meanwhile, 10% of fans wanted Southgate to stick with Foden, Bellingham and Saka whilst another 10% favoured Anthony Gordon coming in for Foden.

29% of fans JOE asked wanted to see Gordon start with 9% wanting him to start alongside Foden and Palmer.

The combination receiving the lowest number of votes was Saka, Foden and Palmer with just 3% of people wanting to see the trio start.

England play Slovakia in the round-of-16 at 5pm on Tuesday.