- Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his starting line-up for England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia in Dallas, Texas.
- Tuchel has opted to leave Arsenal star Bukayo Saka on the bench, with the winger struggling with an Achilles issue, and has named Noni Madueke in his starting XI.
- Anthony Gordon has got the nod over Marcus Rashford on the left wing, with Jude Bellingham starting ahead of Morgan Rogers in the No 10 position.
- Tuchel has also picked John Stones and Ezri Konsa at the heart of his defence, with Marc Guehi having to settle for a spot on the bench.
- England’s full line-up to face Croatia: Pickford, James, Stones, Konsa, O’Reilly, Anderson, Rice, Bellingham, Madueke, Gordon, Kane.
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