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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

England v Panama: Thomas Tuchel makes five changes as Arsenal star Declan Rice dropped

  • Thomas Tuchel has made five changes to his England side as they face Panama in their final Group L game.
  • Following the 0-0 draw to Ghana , Jarell Quansah is in for the injured Reece James, Nico O’Reilly returns to the back line over Djed Spence, Morgan Rogers replaces Declan Rice , Bukayo Saka starts his first game this World Cup instead of his Arsenal team mate Noni Madueke and Marcus Rashford comes in for Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon.
  • England XI : Pickford; Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Bellingham, Rogers; Saka, Kane, Rashford.
  • England must win or better Ghana’s result against Croatia to qualify as group winners from Group L but a draw against Panama and a win by Ghana over Croatia will see The Three Lions qualify as Group L runners-up.
  • England’s clash with Panama kicks off at 10pm BST (5pm ET) on Saturday 27 June at New York/New Jersey Stadium; the match against Panama will be broadcast in the UK on ITV 1 and ITVX, with coverage starting at 8.45pm BST.

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