The Belgian vs England game will color the battle for third place of the 2018 World Cup on Saturday (14/7) at Krestovsky Stadium, Saint-Petersburg, Russia. This duel became the second meeting for both countries in the 2018 World Cup.
As is known, Belgium and England previously joined in Group G. The first meeting won Belgium with a score of 1-0 through a goal Adnan Januzaj.
These results make Belgium out as the group winner. Meanwhile, Harry Kane and his friends had to settle for being the runner-up group.
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Although only struggling for third place, but the coach of both countries remains determined to pursue victory.
In the Belgian defense, coach Roberto Martinez retained the majority of his bottom players as they lost to France in the semi-final on 10 July.
In this match, Martinez only replaces Marouane Fellaini with Youri Tielemans. The Monaco midfielder will be a duet with Axel Witsel in midfield.
Meanwhile, England manager, Gareth Southgate, did a number of rotational players, especially in the back and center.
At the back, Southgate gave Phil Jones a chance as a starter, replacing Kyle Walker.
Meanwhile, in the middle row, Southgate dropped Danny Rose, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Fabian Delph, and Eric Dier, plus Kieran Trippier back into the starting line-up.
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For the front sector, Southgate still entrust the affairs of breaking the opponent's goal to the captain, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling.
Belgian vs England Composition
Belgium (3-4-2-1): Thibaut Courtois; Jan Vertonghen,
Vincent Kompany, Toby Alderweireld; Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Nacer Chadli, Thomas Meunier; Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard; Romelu Lukaku
Coach: Roberto Martinez
England (3-5-2): Jordan Pickford; Phil Jones, John Stones, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Ruben Loftus-Pipi, Eric Dier, Fabian Delph, Danny Rose; Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane
