Tuchel makes a surprise choice! England's joker to start against Argentina
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Morgan Rogers is set to seize the biggest opportunity of his career at the most crucial moment.
Details: According to renowned insider David Ornstein, the 23-year-old Aston Villa footballer is expected to be in England's starting XI for the World Cup semi-final showdown against Argentina.
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This is Thomas Tuchel's way of rewarding Rogers for his game-changing cameo off the bench in the quarter-final clash with Norway. England triumphed 2-1 after extra time, with the versatile player's impact proving decisive in the dying moments.
Rogers is expected to line up on the right flank of England's attack. For the Aston Villa star, this will be just his second start for England at this tournament—he previously made the starting XI in the group stage against Panama.
The winner of the England vs Argentina clash will face Spain in the World Cup final.
Reminder: “We will find a way to stop Messi” – Thomas Tuchel comments ahead of Argentina semi-final.
