England enters their World Cup semi-final match against Argentina with nearly a full squad, minus only Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah. Henderson is currently sidelined following surgery for an arm fracture sustained during celebrations after the victory over Mexico. Meanwhile, Quansah remains unavailable due to a suspension resulting from a red card in that same match.
This roster situation provides manager Thomas Tuchel with tactical flexibility for the upcoming game. Tuchel, who has not repeated a defensive line-up throughout the tournament, is reportedly considering keeping the same four defenders who faced Norway. The combination of Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Nico O’Reilly performed well in the 2-1 quarter-final victory.
In positive news for the squad, midfielder Declan Rice is expected to feature. Although a bout of illness hindered his preparations for the quarter-final, reports confirm his recovery. Rice successfully completed a full training session on Tuesday and is poised to start the match in Atlanta.
