Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while Declan Rice has been rested, sources have told ESPN.
Saka, managing an Achilles injury off the back of a long campaign with Arsenal, came off the bench in England’s first two Group L games, a 4-2 win against Croatia and a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Club teammate Noni Madueke started in his place.
But as England look to top the group with a win against Panama in New Jersey, Thomas Tuchel is set to hand Saka his first start of the tournament.
Sources said fellow Arsenal midfielder Rice is set to be a substitute on Saturday, having been dealing with a hamstring complaint this week.
