Trying to get back to the World Cup final for the first time since winning it all on home soil in 1966, England faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Wednesday’s semifinal, a matchup carrying decades of history and bad blood.
England boss Thomas Tuchel made headlines after the quarterfinal win against Norway about his disappointment with how the team played, but that was a nearly 100-degree swamp in Miami, something star Jude Bellingham pointed out after scoring two goals in the game.
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The Three Lions are still without right back Jarell Quansah, who was banned two games for his red card in the round of 32. Reece James came off the bench against Norway to make his first appearance after missing the previous three matches, but is the Chelsea man healthy enough to start?
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Tuchel has kept his side largely intact throughout the tournament, but will the presence of Messi force England into some changes?
Here’s how we think England will line up on Wednesday:
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: England lineup projection today vs Argentina: Who will start World Cup game?
