UMVA has learned that a crucial decision is looming for England's World Cup opener against Croatia, with Roy Keane weighing in on the battle for the left wing spot.
Keane believes Anthony Gordon has won the battle to start ahead of Marcus Rashford, following their respective performances in warm-up games against New Zealand and Costa Rica.
Gordon effectively replaced Rashford at Barcelona, and now it seems he's pushing for a starting role in England's World Cup campaign, having scored a second-half penalty against Costa Rica.
Rashford impressed in the first 45 minutes against New Zealand, but Gordon's recent form may have given Thomas Tuchel food for thought, with Keane suggesting Gordon would get the nod over Rashford.
Tuchel has a couple of selection headaches ahead of England's opening Group L match against Croatia, but Keane thinks the manager will be pleased with the intensity and urgency shown by his players in their final warm-up game.
Gordon's dream move to Barcelona may have given him an edge, with Keane describing it as a 'dream scenario' for the manager, with players driving each other on.
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo's form has made him a contender for a starting role, but former England star Darren Anderton believes he's unlucky not to start, saying he wouldn't have a problem with Mainoo playing.
Anderton thinks the Rice-Anderson partnership will start, but if performances aren't great, things could change, and Mainoo could get his chance.
The competition for starting spots is fierce, but it's a good sign of strength for England, with players pushing each other to perform at their best.
