Stars DO care about playing for England: Jarrad Branthwaite defends Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Co after five dropouts cast shadow over start of Thomas Tuchel's post-World Cup mission

TARA ANSON-WALSH AT ST GEORGE'S PARK: Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Tino Livramento are among the absentees, along with Man United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.