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Tuchel: Saka to finish match despite benching
1 Jul
Summary
- Saka will finish the World Cup match despite starting on the bench.
- Noni Madueke starts on the right-wing for England against DR Congo.
- Jarell Quansah is out with an ankle problem, Djed Spence replaces him.
Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will feature in the conclusion of the World Cup round of 32 clash against DR Congo. Saka was surprisingly named on the substitutes' bench for the match.
Tuchel clarified that Saka's benching does not reflect a serious fitness concern but rather indicates he is expected to finish the game. Arsenal teammate Noni Madueke has been selected to start on the right-wing. This is one of three changes to the England squad.
Declan Rice is back in midfield, replacing Morgan Rogers. An enforced change sees Jarell Quansah miss out due to an ankle injury. Djed Spence will step in at right-back, with Reece James also unavailable. Tuchel confirmed the central defense remains unchanged.
