Gareth Southgate is expected to name an unchanged England XI to face the United States of America this evening. The news comes as a welcome surprise after Harry Kane was a doubt earlier this week.
England's talisman picked up a knock in the resounding 6-2 win over Iran, and was sent for a scan on his ankle. The Tottenham striker took part in training this week, despite the early concern with the Three Lions looking to advance through to the next round, if results go their way.
A win against Gregg Berhalter's side this evening and a draw between Iran and Wales this morning would secure England's passage into the knockout stages - topping the group. This would see the Three Lions take on the runners-up in Group A on December 4, at 7pm.
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Jordan Pickford is expected to maintain his place between the sticks, with a back four consisting of Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount and Declan Rice will make up the midfield trio having started the tournament in fine fashion.
Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka are expected to maintain their places either side of Kane. For the opposition, Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is expected to keep his place in the starting XI, but Brenden Aaronson had to come off the bench against Wales and is expected to do the same against England.
Expected England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham Mount; Sterling, Kane, Saka.
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