Published on: Dec 4, 2022 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 4, 2022 5:24 pm IST
At Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, England and last-16 rival Senegal square off for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Three Lions take against the Lions of Teranga in a first-ever encounter between the two countries after Gareth Southgate’s team defeated Wales to win Group B. Their captain’s pivotal intervention allowed them to advance to the knockout stages.
Date: 5th December 2022
Time: 12:30 AM (IST)
Venue: At Al Bayt Stadium
TV Channel: Sports18 HD Live streaming: JioCinema (App & Website)
1. Jordan Pickford
2. Kieran Trippier
3. John Stones
4. Harry Maguire
5. Luke Shaw
6. Declan Rice
7. Jude Bellingham
8. Bukayo Saka
9. Mason Mount
10. Marcus Rashford
11. Harry Kane.
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1. Edouard Mendy
2. Youssouf Sabaly
3. Kalidou Koulibaly
4. Abdou Diallo
5. Ismail Jakobs
6. Nampalys Mendy
7. Pathé Ciss
8. Pape Gueye
9. Iliman Ndiaye
10. Boulaye Dia
11. Ismaïla Sarr.
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Luke Shaw, Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly
Midfielders: Ismaïla Sarr, Jude Bellingham (Vice captain); Bukayo Saka
Attackers: Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane (Captain), Boulaye Dia
Harry Kane is tipped to score the most points in this Round of 16 clash. The top 3 players to watch out for are Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Boulaye Dia.
Senegal are ill-prepared to withstand an assault from England’s exuberant front line, provided Southgate’s team plays to their full potential. Senegal have conceded at least once in each of their first three games. Despite being well-organized and posing a clear threat on the break, the Three Lions may defeat Africa’s top team in Al Khor due to the absence of key players.