Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
Summary
England's manager Thomas Tuchel is likely to start Jude Bellingham in the key No. 10 role for their opening World Cup match against Croatia. The expected starting lineup may include John Stones and Ezri Konsa in central defense, while Bukayo Saka's fitness is still being managed due to a recent injury.Key Facts
- Tuchel mentioned having 14 or 15 players in mind for England's World Cup opener.
- Jude Bellingham appears set to start ahead of Morgan Rogers in the attacking midfield role.
- England won their final warm-up match 3-0 against Costa Rica with a similar lineup expected to start the tournament.
- Central defenders John Stones and Ezri Konsa are likely to start instead of Marc Guehi.
- Guehi was previously considered first-choice but Tuchel prefers more physical defenders.
- Bukayo Saka is recovering from a leg muscle issue and may be managed during the tournament.
- Noni Madueke started in a recent game and could play to give Saka time to recover.
- Tuchel aims to balance fitness and team strength when picking his starting players.
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