England manager Thomas Tuchel names Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham among the substitutes for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France, with the match taking place in Miami. Multiple reports say Tuchel’s selection has raised questions given both players’ high profile and central roles for England. The decision comes just three days after England’s semi-final loss to Argentina, a defeat described as dramatic, with Argentina scoring late to end England’s hopes of reaching the final. England’s third-place match is played in the aftermath of a short turnaround from the previous contest in Atlanta. Sources also note that England are aiming for bronze after reaching back-to-back European Championship finals, and they now face France in a contest that will determine third and fourth place. While Kane and Bellingham start on the bench, the reports indicate they are available to be introduced during the game as Tuchel manages squad rotation and recovery after the semi-final.
Kane and Bellingham named among substitutes for England’s third-place clash with France
England manager Thomas Tuchel names Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham among the substitutes for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France, with the match taking place in Miami. Multiple rep...
- Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are named among England’s substitutes for the third-place play-off.
- England face France in the World Cup third-place match.
- Thomas Tuchel makes the selection, which some coverage describes as raising eyebrows.
- The match is played in Miami, three days after England’s semi-final loss to Argentina.
- England’s semi-final defeat includes a late goal by Argentina that ended their run to the final.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham were named among the substitutes as England boss Thomas Tuchel raised eyebrows with his selection for the World Cup third-place play-off against France. The back-to-back European Championship finalists are playing for bronze in the Miami heat just three days on from the heartbreaking late semi-final collapse to Argentina in Atlanta.
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