Two Nottingham Forest players could have big parts to play in the crunch World Cup match between England and Wales tonight.
England go into the game knowing that anything other than a heavy loss will see them book their place in the last 16 of the competition, after picking up four points from their opening two games against Iran and the USA. However, for Wales, they know that only a win will do, and even then, their qualification could depend on the result between Iran and the USA.
Much has been made over who will start for both teams, with leaked line-ups suggesting that England manager Gareth Southgate is making four changes to his starting XI with the likes of Phil Foden and Kyle Walker coming in.
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But it’s the Wales squad where Forest has the most interest. Rob Page will be forced to replace Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey as he serves a suspension following his red card vs Iran - Leicester City’s Danny Ward is expected to start.
But there could be two other Forest players in the starting XI. WalesOnline reporters have had their say on how they think Wales should line-up with Reds right-back Neco Williams being named in all of the starting XIs.
There is however more of a disagreement on if Forest academy graduate Brennan Johnson should start the game. Only one of the four have named the forward in the starting line-up, with others instead opting for Dan James of Fulham.
Reporter Sion Morgan, who is in Qatar for the game, explains that Johnson’s ‘end product’ could possibly see him being selected ahead of James, with either of the players speed being key in attempting to get the better of the England defence.
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