England XI vs Wales prediction: likely lineup for World Cup match

England and Wales play each other in their final World Cup group game. Gareth Southgate's team are favourites to win the game and qualify for the knockout stages. Rob Page's side are aiming to cause an upset in the final game of the tournament. England are looking for a response after their disappointing performance against USA.

England drew 0-0 with USA in their World Cup opener. England were on a high after their 6-2 victory over Iran. Gareth Southgate's side are in good shape to progress to the knockout stages. England will play Wales in the round of 16 if they beat them.

Gareth Southgate's side play Wales in their final World Cup group game. A win will secure top spot in Group B and a favourable draw in the round of 16. Southgates has used a 5-2-3 formation in major tournaments in recent years. He is likely to continue to use the 4- 3-1 formation against Rob Page's team.

Jordan Pickford has been an ever-present for the Three Lions in the last two major tournaments.

Kieran Trippier was not at his best in the previous game against USA. Tripper has been one of the standout performers for Newcastle throughout the Premier League season.

Harry Maguire has impressed in both of England's opening two matches at the World Cup. MagUire deserves to keep his place in the final group game against Wales.

John Stones and Harry Maguire have started 13 of England's 16 major tournament games under Gareth Southgate. They will continue in defence for the final group game against Wales.

Luke Shaw has impressed in both of England's opening two World Cup group games. He is likely to keep his place in the team provided England stick with a back four.

Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal of the tournament against Iran. He struggled against USA and was replaced by Jordan Henderson after 70 minutes.

Declan Rice has been a key player for West Ham United this season. He was instrumental for the Three Lions during their Euro 2020 run.

England's midfield needs freshening up for the game against Wales. James Maddison has been a stand out performer for Leicester City this season. He has scored seven goals and provided four assists. Maddisons has just one England cap to his name.

Bukayo Saka was exceptional in England's opener against Iran and scored two goals. He struggled to replicate that form against USA.

Harry Kane is yet to score at the World Cup in Qatar. He will be aiming to get off the mark in the next game against Wales.

Phil Foden is a left winger for Manchester City. He has been a revelation for the last three seasons. Gary Neville thinks he should play more for England. He thinks Phil Fodeen would be in the Argentina, Brazil, Spanish, French and German starting XIs.