Thomas Tuchel has made three significant changes to England's starting lineup for their upcoming match, with several players nursing injuries and others facing criticism for their performances in the previous game.
Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, England's first-choice midfield duo, have been passed fit to play despite nursing injuries, while there are calls for Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke to be dropped after the lackluster draw against Ghana.
Jude Bellingham drops into a deeper midfield role to partner Anderson, while Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka replace Gordon and Madueke on the flanks.
Tuchel has also made a surprise change at right-back, selecting Bayer Leverkusen's Jarrell Quansah over expected starter James.
Nico O'Reilly returns at left-back, but the decision not to play Spence at right-back may not please England legend Rio Ferdinand, who had urged Tuchel to start Kobbie Mainoo.
Ferdinand expressed his concerns, stating that England's midfield duo of Anderson and Rice are not best suited to controlling the game or executing quick transitions through the pitch.
He argued that Kobbie Mainoo, who remains on the subs, has the ability to beat the press and transfer the ball through the team, which is a key attribute that Anderson and Rice lack.
