Rice and Saka fitness doubts ahead of England clash
Rice and Saka doubts for Tuesday
Your team faces England at the Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday, and two of England's biggest names are carrying knocks. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka both have fitness issues ahead of the Group L clash (7). Rice is not fully fit, and Saka is nursing a knock. Whether either starts remains an open question. Two wins from two puts England through to the last 32. Ghana can blow the group wide open with a result.
Said Martinez to officiate
Honduran referee Said Martinez has the whistle for England vs Ghana (8). No VAR controversies in his recent record, but his appointment adds another layer to a match already loaded with storylines.
England's likely shape
Harry Kane scored in England's opener and will lead the line again. John Stones and Nico O'Reilly are expected in defence (2). Reece James is tipped to start, with Trevoh Chalobah on the bench (6). Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, if fit, anchor the midfield. The predicted XI looks close to England's strongest available.
Sources
- 2. readmancity.com — Manchester City World Cup Preview: England V Ghana With Stones & O’Reilly
- 6. theprideoflondon.com — Reece James to start, Trevoh Chalobah on bench: Predicted England lineup vs. Ghana
- 7. fourfourtwo.com — England vs Ghana prediction: Can Harry Kane fire Three Lions to another win?
- 8. fourfourtwo.com — Who is the referee for England vs Ghana?