Jack Hinshelwood will hope for an important role in a huge test for England under-21s.
But it is unclear where on the pitch that might be.
The Young Lions face Spain in Trnava in the quarter-finals of the Euros on Saturday (8pm).
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Hinshelwood started the 2-1 defeat by Germany at right-back and switched to the left in the second period.
Those roles also saw him join in linking play in midfield, especially as England got on top as the match progressed.
England boss Lee Carsley was pleased with how his in-game changes went.
He said: “We made a few adjustments, but ultimately, it’s down to the players, and it’s good that they’ve reacted.
“Having these types of experiences as young players can only help for the future.”
Hinshelwood had come on as substitute in a central midfield role for the last half-hour of the 0-0 draw with Slovenia.
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He has got into great goalscoring positions, being denied by a fine save against Slovenia and then guilty of a bad miss against Germany, both with headers.
The Albion man was partly at fault for the second Germany goal in midweek while looking to defend the far post coming around from the right-back berth.
A right-back role this time could leave him head-to-head with Jesus Rodriguez, the £25 million-rated Real Betis winger who was speculatively mentioned in relation to Albion recently.
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Aston Villa and Como are currently said to be the teams most interested in him.
James Beadle will start in goal for England.
Sunday’s quarter-finals include Germany v Italy in Dunajska Streda.
Brajan Gruda is expected to come back into the Germans’ starting XI with Diego Coppola set to play in central defence for the Azzurrini.