The combative and speedy midfielder gives the Three Lions a better chance of preventing Christian Eriksen from running the show

For the more optimistic of fans, England's victory over Serbia was very encouraging, an opening win in a European Championship for only the second time in 11 attempts, plus a clean sheet. And there was a statement performance from Jude Bellingham, who looks set to be one of the stars of the tournament.

To the glass-half-empty brigade, however, there was a lot to be concerned about. Once more England could not build on the momentum of a good start and some of their very best players, particularly Phil Foden and Harry Kane, barely got involved in the play.

Their next game is against stronger and more experienced opponents in Denmark, who ran England dangerously close in the Euro 2020 semi-finals. The Danes had a disappointing 1-1 draw against Slovenia in their first game, but Christian Eriksen delivered a life-affirming performance in midfield, practically running the match three years after suffering a cardiac arrest in his side's Euros opener.

So how should Gareth Southgate set up his team in Frankfurt? GOAL picks our preferred line up as England eye another victory to fully take control of Group C and look to respond to their critics at the same time…

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  GK: Jordan Pickford

  Pickford only had to make one save against Serbia. but showed quick reactions to turn Dusan Vlahovic's long-range effort over the bar, and there is no question that he should start again. He took no chances with the ball at his feet and tried to catch Serbia out with long punts forward to Kane, albeit with limited success.

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  RB: Kyle Walker

  Walker was one of England's standout performers in Gelsenkirchen, helping set up the only goal and flying forward with attacking intent. He remains firmly at the front of the queue of Southgate's right-back options.

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  CB: John Stones

  Stones did the basics right against Serbia, getting some important blocks and tackles in. He looked a little rusty on the ball, but that is natural after a season that was frequently disrupted by injury, and the only way to get him back up to speed is with more games.

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  CB: Marc Guehi

  Crystal Palace defender Guehi had a superb game against Serbia, his first in a major tournament, showing remarkable poise on the ball and moving it around with simplicity. He deserves another run out and has a track record of frustrating Rasmus Hojlund, after he took on the Manchester United striker in Palace's 1-0 win at Old Trafford in September.