England XI vs France: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup bronze final today

Tuchel will alter his team back in sweltering Miami as he manages fatigue and looks to give minutes to players who have supported the squad but featured less than some of his regulars.Reece James went off injured in the second half of the Argentina semi-final, so Tuchel may have to swap Djed Spence to the right of defence.Declan Rice has looked notably fatigued during the tournament, having also battled illness, a calf issue and ongoing neural pain in his hamstring and lower back. Time for a rest? Declan Rice has struggled with injury, illness and fatigue at the World CupGettyThe Arsenal star - rarely taken off by club or country - was substituted at half-time against Norway in the quarter-finals and again with 18 minutes to play against Argentina.Rice could be rested here, with Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo yet to play a single minute at this tournament.At centre-back, Tuchel can select from Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, John Stones and Dan Burn, or hand a World Cup debut to late call-up Trevoh Chalobah.Read MoreEberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney will all be keen for more game time further forward after seeing their usage limited so far.In goal, Tuchel has a decision to make over whether to stick with first-choice option Jordan Pickford or give either of his understudies - Dean Henderson and James Trafford - their first World Cup minutes.Tuchel has tended to use a 4-2-3-1 formation during the World Cup, as have France.England predicted XI vs France (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Quansah, Burn, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Bellingham; Saka, Rogers, Rashford; KaneTime and date: 10pm BST on Saturday July 18, 2026