Gareth Southgate makes four changes to the side that drew against the USA on Friday. The most significant, though not the most eye-catching, is probably at right-back, where Kyle Walker replaces Kieran Tripper. Walker is a key part of Project Mbappe (and, if England are really lucky, Project Vinicius), so England want to get him match-sharp. He has played only 41 minutes since the start of September.

Up front the public gets what the public wants, with Phil Foden replacing Bukayo Saka on the right wing. Marcus Rashford is in for Raheem Sterling on the other side, and Jordan Henderson replaces Mason Mount in midfield.

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