England's line-up revealed ahead of match against Senegal
Coach Southgate surprised everyone by removing Marcus Rashford from the starting lineup, replacing him with young talent Bukayo Saka.
British media said that despite his impressive scoring form in the group stage, Rashford will not be in the starting lineup for England against Senegal in the early morning of December 5 (Vietnam time).
Marcus Rashford is currently leading the Three Lions' scoring charts atWorld Cup 2022with 3 goals, including a classy double against Wales.
After the final training session, coach Southgate decided to choose Bukayo Saka to start instead of Rashford. The remaining two names in the Three Lions attack will be Phil Foden and Harry Kane.
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Rashford has scored three goals for the Three Lions since the start of the tournament. |
Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy revealed: "Despite talk of an unchanged squad, Buyako Saka will start. Therefore, Foden or Rashford will have to sit out.
In fact, Saka was given a full rest in the final group match against Wales. This was part of Southgate's plan.
Both Foden and Rashford can make a difference in attack. Rashford is more direct, while Foden is more dynamic and flexible when he has the ball."
Kyle Walker, fully recovered from injury, will take Trippier's place on the right wing.
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Southgate wants to put his faith in Saka. |
Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are likely to start in midfield, with veteran Jordan Henderson, who impressed against Wales, replacing Mason Mount.
Expected England lineup against Senegal:Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham, Henderson; Foden, Kane, Saka.