The time is almost upon us for the big WC semi-final between England and Argentina on Wednesday. Let’s now look at team news and predicted lineups for both sides make preparations for this do-or-die clash. Having come this far, and with the incentive for the side that makes it through the tie being an appearance in the final, it really does promise to be a thrilling encounter.
England, following on from their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after a 1-2 WC triumph against Norway. We think that The Three Lions may well use the 4-2-3-1 system for the game and select Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.
England manager Thomas Tuchel will be grateful not to have any fitness concerns at all coming into this clash owing to a completely injury-free squad available to select from.
How England might line up for the game against Argentina
Argentina will come into the clash following a 3-1 WC win as they beat Switzerland in their most recent outing. It’s our belief that La Albiceleste will likely elect for a 4-1-3-2 system, starting Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
Thanks to a fully healthy group to choose from, Argentina manager does not have any fitness worries whatsoever ahead of this game.
Likely Argentina lineup
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