Pickford, 12. Trippier, 5. Stones, 6. Maguire, 3. Shaw, 22. Bellingham, 4. Rice, 19. Mount, 17. Saka, 9. Kane, 10. Sterling Credit: @England More barrels than Donkey Kong Pubs up and down the country will be flying through their supplies of alcohol this evening as fans cheer the Three Lions on. The World Cup really does bring the party culture to sport. Some of whom have been hit hard over the last few years can enjoy seeing their establishments full for the next few weeks with takings through the roof.
The US know whatever happens tonight, the decider against Iran next week is the big one, but they could do with not damaging their goal difference… Kick-off is almost among us… Stadium slowly filling up Apparently some fans are having issues with their transfers to the ground we are told which is why the ground does not seem as full as we would expect. We are expecting a sell-out here tonight in Al Bayt Stadium.
Wright, 21. Weah. Credit: @USMNT England subs: 2. Walker, 7. Grealish, 8. Henderson, 11. Rashford, 13. Pope, 14. Phillips, 15. Dier, 16. Coady, 18. Alexander-Arnold, 20. Foden, 21. White, 23. Ramsdale, 24. Wilson, 26. Gallagher England starting XI: Gareth Southgate names an unchanged side from the one that humbled Iran on Monday. 1.
Boost for squad ahead of game Kyle Walker has declared himself fit to feature against USA and has taken part in training after recovering from groin surgery. Southgate is unlikely to rush him back into the starting XI this evening however. The Man City defender is expected to start on the bench as they work him towards full fitness.
Fans flock to pubs after work With the 7pm kick off time, many England fans did not need to worry about being able to book the day off. In Central Park in Newcastle, the Three Lions' fans are already enjoying the atmosphere and one or two beverages. They will be hoping for more goals after the game against Iran.
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2022, the year of the waistcoat England are looking to follow up recent memorable highs of reaching the World Cup semi-finals four years ago and then the final of Euro 2020. Optimism surrounding Gareth Southgate's squad had dipped heading to Qatar after a disappointing winless UEFA Nations League campaign. However, the manner of the victory in their opening group game has re-ignited the passion and fire of the fans.
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