Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It’s decision time for Tuchel
Sports News
England’s final friendly before the World Cup was delayed by violent storms rattling around Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium â but when it finally got under way it was well worth the wait for head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel was unhappy with England’s lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.
The 3-0 victory over Costa Rica was a sharp contrast, a fierce physical test with plenty of helpful pointers for Tuchel before England face Croatia in Dallas on 17 June.
Key Moments
When asked by BBC Radio 5 Live after the game whether his starting line-up on Wednesday would be the same as for that opening group game, he answered simply: “Maybe.”
The German then added: “But we will always keep our cards in our hand. We will not give any decisions away because my thoughts at the moment are not for Croatia, they’re for here today.
“It was a very strong line-up but it was a very strong bench as well.”
Analysis
So what will Tuchel be considering before he names his starting line-up?
Has Bellingham done enough to start?
Tuchel has spent recent months deflecting debate about whether Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa should take England’s number 10 role when the stakes are at their highest.
Stay informed with the latest news on Wararka.so — your trusted source for Somalia and world news.
