Argentina Vs England Live: Team news: Tuchel makes 3 big changes; De Paul out for Argentina!
The official team sheets have dropped at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Thomas Tuchel is certainly not playing it safe! The England boss has rung the changes, throwing down a bold tactical gauntlet for this massive semi-final clash.
Here is how both heavyweight giants line up tonight:
England Starting XI & Substitutes: Thomas Tuchel isn’t going to die wondering. He has made three major changes to the lineup that outlasted Norway, completely revamping his flanks. Reece James and Djed Spence lock down the fullback positions, replacing Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly. Up front, the explosive Morgan Rogers gets the nod on the wing over Noni Madueke to partner Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon behind Harry Kane.
Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK); Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Djed Spence; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane (C).
Bench: James Trafford, Dean Henderson, Nico O’Reilly, Ezri Konsa, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Trevoh Chalobah, Dan Burn, Kobbie Mainoo, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Ivan Toney.
Argentina Starting XI & Substitutes: A massive blow for La Albiceleste. Lionel Scaloni has been forced into a single, crucial change from the side that beat Switzerland. Engine room enforcer Rodrigo De Paul is out injured, failing a late fitness test. He is replaced by the energetic Giuliano Simeone, who will provide the tireless running to shield Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez.
Starting Lineup (4-1-3-2): Emiliano Martínez (GK); Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes; Giuliano Simeone, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi (C), Julián Álvarez.
Bench: Juan Musso, Gerónimo Rulli, Marcos Senesi, Gonzalo Montiel, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Nicolás González, Thiago Almada, Rodrigo De Paul, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián López, Lautaro Martínez, Facundo Medina.
Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
