England and Wales conclude their Group B campaigns when they collide at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium this evening,
Wales go into Tuesday night’s game against England knowing that a win is the only way they have any chance of progressing through to the last 16.
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have struggled so far at the World Cup but they’ll take confidence going into this one following England’s poor performance on Friday.
England is in a far more comfortable position, leading the group, they went from being so-called world beaters to being booed by their fans in the space of five days in Qatar — thrashing Iran 6-2 before being largely outplayed by a youthful U.S. side in a 0-0 draw.
Kick-off – 20:00 G.M.T
Venue – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Venue – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Team news
Joe Allen should be fit to start for Wales after returning from a hamstring injury as a substitute against Iran.
Brennan Johnson and Daniel James are pushing to start given the increased need to score goals and win the game. Wayne Hennessey is banned so Danny Ward will start in goal.
For England, Kyle Walker could make his return from a groin injury with Gareth Southgate likely to consider reverting to five at the back.
Harry Kane appears to be fit after a foot knock in the opening match while Phil Foden could be given a starting berth. One player set to start is Jordan Henderson, in place of the rested Jude Bellingham.
Wales possible starting lineup:
Ward; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Ampadu, Williams; James, Moore, Bale
England possible starting lineup:
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Henderson; Sterling, Mount, Foden; Kane
Odds /prediction
The Three Lions have won the last six meetings with Wales and bet365 offers them just 4/9 (1.44) to record another triumph.
Wales for their part can be backed at 7/1 (8.00) for what would be a historic success, with the draw available at 7/2 (4.50).
