England coach Gareth Southgate has made four changes to his starting line-up against Wales on the third and final day of group B of the World Cup in Qatar.
The presence of Kyle Walker in place of Kieran Trippier is the main novelty in Southgate’s eleven as the Manchester City right-back, who reached the World Cup in time after groin surgery at the start of October, has yet to play any minutes . in Qatar 2022.
Experienced Jordan Henderson replaces Mason Mount in midfield, while Marcus Rashford, who came on as a substitute to score against Iran on Matchday 1, will complement Harry Kane up front alongside Phil Foden, who will also make his starting debut in Qatar after the criticism received by Southgate for not giving him a minute on the second day against the United States (0-0).
England (4 points and +4 goal difference) need to lose by four goals to Wales (1 point and -2) to fail to qualify.
The page turned to Joe Allen
For his part, Rob Page, the coach of Wales, bet on the experience of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey and introduced two changes about the eleven he lost to Iran (0-2). Daniel James and Joe Allen come in for Harry Wilson in attack and Connor Roberts in midfield. In addition, under the sticks Danny Ward came in for the suspended Wayne Hennessey after his dismissal.
Wales will feature Danny Ward, Neco Williams, Ben Davies, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale, Dan James, Ethan Ampadu, Kieffer Moore
England field Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden in the fray
Source: La Verdad
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