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Dan Marsh

Gareth Southgate announces first England World Cup team with tactical change

Gareth Southgate has opted to make the switch to a back four for England's opening World Cup match against Iran.

It's expected that Southgate would stick with his favoured five-man defence in Qatar, but the Three Lions boss has decided to adopt a more attacking approach against Iran.

Despite losing his spot at Manchester United, Harry Maguire has been selected to start alongside John Stones at the heart of England's defence. With Kyle Walker absent, the in-form Kieran Trippier has been selected at right-back with Luke Shaw operating at left-back.

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