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England make 8 changes with Rashford and Vardy unleashed on Belgium

In again: John Stones is only one of three to retain their place for England
In again: John Stones is only one of three to retain their place for England

England are to make eight changes tonight when they take on Belgium for the right to top Group G.

Gareth Southgate will ring the changes with the Three Lions already through.

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Only Jordan Pickford, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and John Stones survive as England opt to rest players ahead of their final 16 game with either Japan or Colombia.

Team change: Jamie Vardy will make his first World Cup start but Harry Kane sits it out
Team change: Jamie Vardy will make his first World Cup start but Harry Kane sits it out

Marcus Rashford gets his start – and he is expected to line up alongside Jamie Vardy with Harry Kane given the night off.

Phil Jones and Gary Cahill appear to have been given the nod with Trent Alexander-Arnold making his first ever World Cup appearance aged only 18.

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Fabian Delph and Eric Dier are also both tipped to play, with Danny Rose in for Ashley Young at right wing-back.

England manager Southgate says there is no discussion to be had about trying to finish second in a bid to avoid Brazil in the quarter finals.

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“Why we are starting to plot why we are trying to pick what happens next is beyond me, really,” said the England boss.

“We look to win every game we play. It would be a big boost if we could win the group.”