Right back:Â Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool)
Nathanial Clyne just edges out England colleague Kyle Walker here, but it is a close-run thing.
Walker has recovered well from scoring an own-goal against Manchester United on the opening day of the season, indeed it was the first goal this term.
Clyne has slotted in nicely at Anfield since arriving from Southampton in the summer, and they are competing for the right-back berth for the Three Lions in Eur0 2016.
Centre-back: Martin Skrtel (Liverpool)
Every team needs some steel at the back, and Skrtel is one of those defenders you just don’t mess with.
Hard as nails, and willing to run through a brick wall for the cause.
Centre-back: Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham)
Vertonghen is in ahead of his team-mate Toby Alderweireld, who arrived in the summer.
He is able to play anywhere on the left side, and is more than able to join the attack if needed.
Left-back: Danny Rose (Tottenham)
On the fringes of the England squad, and may sneak in after the injury to Luke Shaw ruled the Manchester United man out for a few months.
The 25-year-old has impressed more and more, coming off his best season last term under Mauricio Pochettino.
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