Sports June 17, 2026

UMVA Uncovers: England's SHOCKING Lineup Secret - Saka and Rashford LEFT SEATED as Southgate's Daring Plan Unfolds Against Croatia!

UMVA Uncovers: England's SHOCKING Lineup Secret - Saka and Rashford LEFT SEATED as Southgate's Daring Plan Unfolds Against Croatia!

UMVA has learned that England's lineup for tonight's match has been revealed, with two notable players surprisingly left on the bench.

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka, both expected to start, are instead beginning the game on the sidelines. This decision comes after Saka's recent fitness concerns, with his coach admitting he was still not at 100% capacity.

Saka had insisted he's now feeling fully fit, stating he's 'feeling better than I've felt in the last few months and I'm ready to go'. However, his coach has opted to keep him on the bench for tonight's match.

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Rashford has also been left out of the starting XI, with Anthony Gordon getting the nod ahead of him. Gordon impressed in a recent game, showcasing his intensity and positional discipline on the left.

Gordon and teammate Madueke will start in wide roles, a decision that may come as a surprise to some fans. Meanwhile, Rashford will be hoping to make an impact off the bench.

Tino Livramento is no longer part of the squad due to an injury that ended his World Cup hopes. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah has been called in to replace him.

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