Leon Osman, Steven Caulker and Raheem Sterling will all make their first appearances for England during this evening's friendly encounter against Sweden.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Caulker will play alongside Gary Cahill, while Osman will form part of a three-man midfield that includes captain Steven Gerrard and Tom Cleverley.

Meanwhile, Sterling is expected to play wide on the right, with Ashley Young operating from the left.

Young's Manchester United's teammate Danny Welbeck will feature as a lone frontman.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will captain hosting Sweden, who have also included Fulham winger Alexander Kacaniklic in their starting lineup.

Sweden: Isaksson; Lustig, Granqvist, J Olsson, M Olsson; Elm, Kallstrom; Larsson, Ibrahimovic, Kacaniklic; Ranegie

England: Hart; Baines, Caulker, Cahill, Johnson; Gerrard, Cleverley, Osman; Young, Sterling; Welbeck

Written by
Liam Apicella