England vs. Montenegro: Predicting England's Starting XI in Euro 2012 Qualifier

England take on Montenegro tonight, seeking to secure their qualification for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland/Ukraine next summer.

Fabio Capello's team are currently six points clear at the top of Group G, and need only a draw in Podgorica to guarantee their progress.

Here's how I expect England to line up tonight.

Goalkeeper: Joe Hart

Manchester City 'keeper Joe Hart is now the undisputed England No. 1.

Capello will be looking for a composed, mature performance from the man in possession tonight.

Fullbacks: Phil Jones and Ashley Cole

With Micah Richards and Chris Smalling both out injured, Capello has a choice between Phil Jones, Phil Jagielka and Kyle Walker to occupy the right-back spot.

I'm hoping he goes with Jones, who has had a superb start to his Manchester United career and offers pace and technique to the role.

Ashley Cole will naturally take up his position on the left.

Central Defense: John Terry and Gary Cahill

John Terry is England's captain and assured of his role in central defense through to the Euro 2012 finals next summer.

The spot alongside him is still up for grabs. Rio Ferdinand was left out of the squad for this one, so it's a shootout between Bolton's Gary Cahill, Ferdinand's United teammate Phil Jones and Everton's Phil Jagielka tonight.

With Jones potentially employed at right-back, I think Capello will most likely opt for Cahill.

Wide Midfielders: Ashley Young and Theo Walcott

Ashley Young's fine start to the season with Manchester United should see him make the starting lineup tonight.

I expect him to push forward in support of Wayne Rooney at every opportunity.

Theo Walcott seems likely to play a more natural wide role.

Central Midfield: Scott Parker, Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard's hat trick against Bolton was probably enough to ensure he wins back his place tonight, and is given a license to get forward.

Scott Parker and Gareth Barry can provide the protection in front of the back four.

Striker: Wayne Rooney

If Capello opts for 4-4-2, there's a strong case for playing Danny Welbeck alongside his Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney in attack.

Most expect the England coach to go 4-3-3, however, with Rooney supported in attack by Walcott and Young coming in from the flanks.