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Eric Dier is set to return for England when they face Slovenia in their latest World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening. The Tottenham midfielder missed the 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley with a hamstring injury, as Gareth Southgate secured a maiden win as interim boss.Captain Wayne Rooney, who played in a deep-lying midfield role on Saturday, has been dropped to the bench, allowing Dier to partner Jordan Henderson, who will captain the team. Slovenia, who lost twice to England in Euro 2016 Qualifying, go into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Slovakia. England interim manager Gareth Southgate says Jordan Hendersons experience as Liverpool captain made him the stand out candidate to replace Wayne Rooney But coach Srecko Katanec wants his men to approach the game in measured fashion.I warned the guys against too much euphoria are the Slovakia result, he said. You cannot compare the two teams; England has a lot more quality in every way. The team functions very well and we expect a tough match in every aspect.England have very quick players and very fast in transition from defence to attack. But we dont need to be afraid of the game or afraid to lose. The guys are unburdened.Team newsDier and Danny Rose start in the two changes to Englands side in Slovenia, according to Sky sources.Dier replaces Rooney in midfield, while Rose comes in for left-back Ryan Bertrand, who was injured during Saturdays win over Malta.Team: Hart, Walker, Stones, Cahill, Rose, Dier, Henderson, Alli, Lingard, Walcott, Sturridge. England interim manager Gareth Southgate drops Wayne Rooney and promotes Jordan Henderson to captain side against Slovenia Opta statsThis will be the fifth contest between these two nations, with England winning all previous four matches.In Englands last meeting with Slovenia back in June 2015; Jack Wilshere scored twice for the Three Lions.Seven of Englands nine goals against Slovenia have arrived in the second half, including the last six in a row.Slovenia have only lost one of their last nine qualifying games at home (W6 D2), although that lost did come against the Three Lions in June 2015. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. England have lost only one of their last 15 away internationals (W9 D5) - 0-2 vs Spain in November 2015.Slovenia have scored in three of their four previous matches against England.The Three Lions have won their last 14 qualifying games, and are unbeaten in their last 31 qualifiers overall (W24 D7).England have had 87 shots (inc. blocks) over their last four international games, scoring four goals in the process.England have kept clean sheets in six of their last seven away qualifying matches, but conceded twice in the other to Slovenia in June 2015.Charlies predictionIt wasnt a glorious performance against Malta but did anybody really expect it to be an exciting game? I thought it should have been four or five but Malta never came out to play. Wayne Rooney say he respects England interim manager Gareth Southgates decision to drop him to the bench against Slovenia We know Slovenia are technically decent but have they got enough to take on the big teams? Im not sure. Its a similar one to the Slovakia game and youd hope, being the home side, that they try to win the game.This is one of those games where youll create a few chances, take one and leave with the points but if Southgate is bold enough to stick with the forwards that he picked against a Malta then I think theyll win by more than goal and actually get more of a cut through with Theo Walcotts pace away if its more of an open game.Charlie predicts: 0-2 and Walcott to score first (22/1 with Sky Bet)BettingEngland can be backed at 4/6 with Sky Bet to maintain their 100 per cent record in this qualification period while Slovenia are 19/4 shots to cause an upset. 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"Im a third-line player for a reason and I feel like thats the best way Im able to contribute," Cooke said Sunday. He added: "Obviously I want that matchup." Here are five more things to know about the series as it shifts Monday for Game 3: WHOS IN WILD NET?: The Wild survived injury and illness involving their top three goalies this season, surging into the playoffs behind fourth option Ilya Bryzgalov. But Bryzgalov was pulled from Game 2 in the second period. Darcy Kuemper entered and stopped all 14 shots he faced. Asked after practice Sunday who will get the assignment, Yeo was glib. "Yes, we will," the coach said, smiling. Bryzgalov has plenty of past post-season experience with Philadelphia, Phoenix and Anaheim, but that includes plenty of goals given up, too. "If that were what we were choose to do it would be because, first off, he made some big saves in the game. I dont think we should forget about that. We werent playing our game in front of him. And this is a guy whos played a lot of good hockey for us," Yeo said. Kuempers performances in January and February are another reason the Wild were able to make it this far. He slumped a bit in late March and then suffered a concussion. Kuemper said he knocked the rust off in practice last week and felt in full rhythm Saturday iin his first action in three weeks.dddddddddddd. "If I do get the start Im really excited. Its a big game for the team, and Im going to do my part and Im sure everyone else is going to do their part," he said. VARLY MEANS VICTORY: Semyon Varlamov led the NHL this season with a whopping 41 victories, but the Avalanche won Game 1 without a strong showing by their goalie. Varlamov was much better in Game 2. "We were a little nervous in the first game. Some of us never played in the playoffs. It was pretty tough to start. When youre nervous you sometimes try to do different things," Varlamov said. Coach Patrick Roy didnt need the relief, though. "A lot of people thought a lot about the first game but, hey, he played well enough to win," Roy said. "I had no doubt in my mind he was going to play a really solid game. He was sharp. He made the key save. I have so much confidence in him and faith in him." BACK HOME: The Wild finished 26-10-5 at Xcel Energy Center this season, the seventh-best record in the league. For fans who havent celebrated a series victory by this team since 2003, anticipation for this first home game will be high. The shift in vocal support from one side to the other always has the potential to impact a playoff series. "You can feel it, just the atmosphere, when you walk into that rink," Yeo said. OLD PALS: MacKinnon, like many NHL stars, spent two years at Minnesota prep school Shattuck St. Marys, which is in Faribault about 50 miles south of St. Paul. MacKinnon said several of his friends from those days will be coming to the game. THE MATH: Teams that win the first two games in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoffs series have an all-time series record of 287-45, a winning percentage of .864. That doesnt bode well for the Wild, but the Avalanche would of course be unwise to rely on the law of averages to advance them to the next round. "We just want to remain focused," Roy said. "Cant make a conclusion after only two wins. Now all weve earned is a chance to win Game 3 tomorrow." ' ' '