England Makes 3 Changes for Argentina Semifinal as Reece James Returns
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 15
England Makes 3 Changes for Argentina Semifinal as Reece James Returns
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 15
Summary
England brought in three starters for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina, with Morgan Rogers on the right wing, Reece James at right-back and Djed Spence at left-back.
Rogers replaced Noni Madueke in a problem position where Bukayo Saka and Madueke have alternated throughout the tournament; it is only Rogers' second start of the campaign.
James returned after a hamstring injury sidelined him for three matches, giving Thomas Tuchel a boost after the defender made only a second-half appearance against Norway.
Spence won back the left-back spot from Nico O'Reilly after an impressive substitute display in the quarterfinal, while Ezri Konsa dropped to the bench with John Stones keeping his place.