Phil Foden earned his first World Cup cap alongside Kyle Walker, Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson in England’s updated squad for the game against Wales.

Sticking to the same starting line-up for the first two games, Gareth Southgate made four substitutions after England’s poor draw against the United States on Friday, with progress to the knockout stages still in doubt.

Rahim Sterlingand Bukayo Sakaand Kieran Trippier and mason’s mountain Fall on the bench.

Foden The absence from the USA clash was widely criticized but the Manchester City striker will now get his chance from the start of the game against Wales at the Al Rayyan.

walker He arrived for the World Cup recovering from a thigh injury that ruled him out of the final weeks of Manchester City’s domestic season ahead of the tournament.

He was deemed fit enough to be on the bench for only England’s first two games and will play his first minutes from October 2 against Wales.

Henderson He was taken off the bench against the United to replace Judd Bellingham and was originally due to replace the Borussia Dortmund midfielder on Tuesday, but it now looks like both players will start in midfield three.

Rashford He had another carry in the second half of this draw, having already scored in the opener against Iran. A top spot would mark a solid comeback for Manchester United, who haven’t played a single game for their country since the Euro 2020 final before the tournament kicked off.

Harry Kane He retains his place despite questions about his fitness and form against the United States. The Golden Boot holder has yet to hit the Qatar net.

for wellRob Page made three changes, including an introduction Dan James and Joe AllenBut he kept his faith Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale.

Perhaps most important of all, Wales will change their way of playing against England and form a 4-4-2 formation.

Analysis: Southgate’s bold move and sign of intent

Rob Durst for Sky Sports News in Qatar:

“It’s a bold move from Gareth Southgate – four changes he doesn’t make very often. It’s a positive reaction to a very poor performance against USA and a positive statement that England want to go and win this match.

Gary Neville, among others, urged Foden to come forward, calling him a generational talent and saying he didn’t know why he was left out.

Gareth Southgate said this week he had no problem with Foden and believes he is a great player and expects him to play a big role in the tournament – something he will have. opportunity to do tonight.

This also applies to Marcus Rashford, who came off the bench in the first two games and looked very solid in the form in which he has already scored eight goals for Manchester United this season.

“The way Southgate sees it is that Foden and Rashford are new and will refresh the forward line that England have created. Both are skilled, particularly Rashford with his direct running, Foden with his agility and ability to find space between turns and to catch the pass.

“Henderson brought some much needed stability to the midfield against USA when he came on, he was quite organized in the way he set things up and will now get his chance from the start which is what we expected after attending the pre-match press conference alongside South Gate yesterday.

How will England qualify for the Round of 16 on Tuesday?

England However, they currently lead Group B with four points after the first two rounds of matches. Iranand well and the United States of America Anyone can still qualify.

While Wales will have to beat England on Tuesday night to have any chance of progressing from the group, Gareth Southgate’s side will qualify as group winners with victory. A draw would also be enough to top the group should the US-Iran match also end in a stalemate.

As long as England avoid defeat to Wales by four goals or more, they will surely advance to the Round of 16. But defeat at the hands of Wales will leave manager Gareth Southgate’s side vulnerable to a second-place finish – and a possible knockout round showdown. versus the Netherlands.

How Wales, Iran and USA can qualify

A Wales win against England and a draw between Iran and USA would move Wales forward, but a loss by four or more goals is the only scenario where England will not progress. It is also possible that England will lose to Wales and finish top of the group.

Iran will surely go through if they avoid defeat to the United States, with Wales failing to win while the United States will have to beat Iran to advance to the knockout stages.

Head-to-head is the third method of tie-breaking in this tournament, after goal difference followed by goal scoring.

That’s right: England’s potential opponents in the last 16

If England win Group B, the Round of 16 will take place at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday December 4 and will play the Group A runners-up in Group A.

If England qualify and do not win the group, the winner of Group A will be England’s first knockout opponents, with the Round of 16 taking place at Al Rayyan’s Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday December 3.

the Netherlands They currently lead Group A with four points and will face the now-eliminated host in their final group game. Ecuador They also have four points in second place and turn Senegalwho has three points, in his last group game.

But would it have been better for England to finish second?

If England qualify as group winners, they will likely face the world champions France in the quarter-finals on Saturday December 10, where the winners of the 2018 World Cup won their group and Argentinaand Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaand Mexico Where Poland in the last 16.

But with Group B runners-up and Round of 16 winners, England will continue their journey – assuming they beat the Group A winners the week before – on the other side of the draw and could be twinned with Poland Where Australia in the quarter-finals on Friday, December 9.

If England had qualified for the semi-finals as group winners, then the potential winners of Groups F and H – Belgium Where Portugal “He can stand between them and the World Cup final qualifier on December 14.

England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals after finishing second in the group stage is set to lead to a clash in the final four games. Spain Where Brazil.

England’s possible route to the World Cup final as group winners (last updated: Sunday 27 November based on current group schedules)

Round of 16 – Sunday 4 December
England versus Ecuador Departure at 7:00 p.m.

Quarter-finals – Saturday 10 December
England versus France Where Argentina Departure at 7:00 p.m.

Semi-finals – Wednesday 14 December
England versus Croatia/ /Japan/ /Portugal/ /Swiss

England’s possible route to the World Cup final as group runners-up (latest update: Sunday 27 November based on current group schedules)

1/8 final – Saturday December 3
the Netherlands versus England Departure 3:00 p.m.

Quarter-finals – Friday 9 December
England versus Poland Where Australia Departure at 7:00 p.m.

Semi-finals – Tuesday 13 December
England versus Spain/ /Morocco/ /Brazil/ /South Korea Departure at 7:00 p.m.