As expected, Gareth Southgate has named an unchanged England XI from their opening game when they beat Iran 6-2 to start their World Cup campaign with a win.
Tonight the Three Lions face the United States, who drew their first game 1-1 against an awful Wales team, and the game as many underlying narratives ahead of what is set to be a fascinating tactical battle.
It will be their third meeting at a World Cup – with all matches to date taking place in the group phase, with England yet to take three points against tonight’s opponents. USA provided a shock 1-0 win in 1950 and the two teams drew 1-1 in 2010.
Two Manchester United players make it into the England line-up, with both Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw keeping their places.
The Manchester United skipper earns his 50th appearance for England.
England XI: Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Mount, Sterling; Kane.
An unchanged #ThreeLions side to face USA! 👊 pic.twitter.com/PpW7qzX3zJ
— England (@England) November 25, 2022
Gregg Berhalter makes one change to the US side that drew with Wales, bringing in Haji Wright at striker in place of Josh Sargent.
