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Josh Holland

Major Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford England decision made on World Cup penalty shoot-out

Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka is understood to be in line to take a penalty in the World Cup, should the Three Lions face a shoot-out. Gareth Southgate's side face Senegal in the first knockout round of the tournament and preparations are underway within the team.

England progressed through their group with little real trouble, dispatching Iran and Wales with ease either side of a clean sheet and 0-0 draw with USA. The round of 16 kicks off this afternoon and England's side of the draw lines them up against the likes of France, Spain and Portugal.

Victory over the champions of Africa could set up a first competitive meeting with Les Blues since June 2012 and present England's first real test of the tournament. However, they must avoid following Belgium and Germany in being knocked-out of the tournament early doors.

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