Wayne Rooney has said he would include Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford in the England starting eleven when they face Senegal in the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
England qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after finishing top of the points table in Group B. The Three Lions began their campaign with an impressive 6-2 win over Iran.
However, Gareth Southgate’s men followed with a rather disappointing draw with the United States. Against the USA, Gareth Southgate had fielded the same starting XI that appeared against Iran.
However, for England’s third match in Group B, Gareth Southgate made four changes from the squad that started against the USA. Kyle Walker, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden replaced Kieran Trippier, Mason Mount, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka in the starting eleven.
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Wayne Rooney makes starting XI admission ahead of England’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash
Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden impressed for England in their game against Wales. The Three Lions secured a 3–0 win over Wales, with Marcus Rashford scoring a brace and Phil Foden scoring a goal.
That leaves Gareth Southgate with a decision to make when England take on Senegal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Will the England manager stick with Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford in the line-up or bring back Raheem Sterling and Bukayo? saka?
Wayne Rooney said he would keep Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford for the game against Senegal. But the former England international believes that Gareth Southgate will leave Phil Foden or Marcus Rashford out of the Three Lions starting eleven.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Gareth brought back Sterling or Bukayo Saka, and maybe even both. I think he will leave out Foden or Marcus Rashford and be willing to use Sterling because he knows and trusts Raheem more than any of the other forwards,” Wayne Rooney wrote in his column for The Times ahead of the England vs Senegal FIFA World . Cup 2022 round of 16 clash.
“Me? I would stay with the team that beat Wales and keep Rashford and Foden in. Foden gives you better control and helps you play a lot more and you could see Rashford’s confidence grow after his goals against the Welsh. Confidence is the key for him.”
Meanwhile, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between England and Senegal kicks off at 12:30am India Standard Time on December 5.
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