England take on Panama on Saturday night looking to seal top spot in Group L.
A win for Thomas Tuchel's men will more than likely be enough to progress as group winners after the frustrating draw with Ghana, and the lack of a stern test posed by Panama might give Tuchel the option to rest his key names ahead of a demanding knockout phase.
Tuchel neglected the chance to rotate his more important players and has paid the price with the news that Reece James has picked up a hamstring injury that has jeopardised the remainder of his World Cup campaign, but Declan Rice has been rested for Saturday's clash.
Panama v England match info
Match | Panama v England |
Competition | World Cup |
Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium |
Date | Saturday 27th June |
Kick-off time | 22:00 BST |
Odds |
There had been reports that Rice was struggling for fitness owing to an ongoing hamstring complaint, and the Arsenal man has been duly left out of the starting XI with Jude Bellingham dropping back into midfield.
Elliot Anderson is reportedly suffering with muscle tightness but retains his place in the starting XI, with Morgan Rogers deployed behind Harry Kane.
Marcus Rashford has impressed coming off the bench for England's first two games, while Anthony Gordon has underwhelmed, and the Manchester United man steps in for his first start of the tournament.
Jarell Quansah will deputise at right-back for the injured James.
England XI
Pickford, Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly, Anderson, Bellingham, Saka, Rogers, Rashford, Kane
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