England Makes 5 Changes for Panama Match as James Is Injured and Rice Rested
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 27
England Makes 5 Changes for Panama Match as James Is Injured and Rice Rested
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 27
Summary
Five lineup changes reshape England after the 0-0 draw with Ghana, with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford brought in to start against Panama.
Reece James drops out with a hamstring issue and Declan Rice is rested to protect his back, prompting Jarell Quansah's move to right-back and Morgan Rogers' inclusion in midfield.
Nico O’Reilly also returns at left-back in place of Djed Spence as England freshen the side and tilt the midfield in a more attack-minded direction.
Saka and Rashford earned the call after lifting England late against Ghana, underlining a response to the lack of spark in that scoreless game.