FIFA World Cup 2022 – England vs USA, Group B, match preview, predicted lineups
England play USA on Friday in the fourth game of the day in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Group B. The English go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 10:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Al Bat Stadium, Al Khor
England thrashed Iran in their opening game of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and will look to finish off the USA as well to progress to the next round. They will look to play their brand of football.
The Three Lions were solid defensively but would want to avoid any slight errors in games to come. In terms of attack also they were outstanding and would like to follow the same template.
Boss Gareth Southgate might use a four-man defence on Friday in a 4-2-3-1 system.
On the other hand, The Americans were held to a 1-1 draw in their first game of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar to Wales and would want a turnaround.
The Stars and Stripes were breached defensively against the Welsh and they would try to keep tight at the back. In front of goal they would want more success.
Manager Gregg Berhalter will deploy a 4-3-3 on Friday.
Team news and possible lineups
Giovanni Reyna is available for USA for the England clash and might play.
As for The Three Lions, Kyle Walker is available and might play. While James Maddison is a doubt.
England XI : Pickford, Tripper, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Rice, Bellingham, Saka, Mount, Sterling, Kane.
USA XI : Turner, Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, A. Robinson, McKennie, Adams, Musah, Weah, Sargent, Pulisic.
Prediction
I think England are firm favourites for this one but USA won’t go without a fight, so a good game. England to win 3-0.
