England Predicted to Start Kane, Bellingham in World Cup Last-16 Tie as Tuchel Juggles Injuries
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 5
England Predicted to Start Kane, Bellingham in World Cup Last-16 Tie as Tuchel Juggles Injuries
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 5
Summary
England are projected to start Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, with Jordan Pickford in goal and a front three of Noni Madueke, Kane and Anthony Gordon.
Thomas Tuchel's biggest calls center on a thin right-back spot and midfield fatigue after injuries forced Declan Rice out of position late in England's previous knockout win.
2 late Kane goals carried England past DR Congo, but the striker's rescue act also underscored how hard the team had to work before reaching the last 16.
Mexico City's high altitude adds another complication, with Tuchel saying players felt it immediately in training before gradually adapting.