England-Senegal: the probable formations

Southgate’s men will face off against Cissé’s men

At 8 p.m. Italian time at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, England and Senegal will face off for a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. Southgate’s men finished Group B in first place while the Africans snatched a pass to the round of 16 as runners-up in Group A.

The Three Lions national team will take the field with Saka from the 1′, but the coach has yet to clear the ballot between Rashford and Foden.

In Senegal, Dia is certain of a place in attack, as is the dragging Koulibaly in defense. The disqualified Gana Gueye could be replaced by Nampalys Mendy.

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Henderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford/Foden; Kane. Ct Southgate

SENEGAL (4-3-3), the likely lineup: E. Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, P. Cisse, Jakobs; P. Sarr, N. Mendy, Ciss; I. Sarr, Dia, Diatta. Ct Cissé