England vs USA World Cup lineup, starting 11 for Group B match at Qatar 2022

David Lynch

England vs USA World Cup lineup, starting 11 for Group B match at Qatar 2022 image

After taking Iran apart in their first group game at this World Cup, England are already dreaming of another deep tournament run under Gareth Southgate.

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And they will be heavily fancied again when they take on a USA side who were held by Wales in their opening fixture.

However, it is worth remembering that the last time these sides were last paired in a World Cup group stage (South Africa 2010), the United States finished first to England's second following a 1-1 draw between the two.

Below are the confirmed starting lineups for both teams ahead of this Group B clash.

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England vs USA lineups

The burning question for both sides going into this game has been whether Harry Kane might be fit after picking up an ankle knock against Iran.

There were no great fears that the striker had sustained a tournament-ending injury, but it had been posited that he might miss out against the US as a precaution.

However, Southgate emphatically put those suggestions out of mind, saying: "Harry is good. It would be a brave decision to leave him out of the starting line-up!"

Responses to that team news are likely to have contrasted sharply on either side of the Atlantic.

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England confirmed starting 11

England vs USA starting lineup World Cup Nov 25
Sporting News

England (4-2-3-1 right to left): 1. Pickford (GK) — 12. Trippier, 5. Stones, 6. Maguire, 3. Shaw — 22. Bellingham, 4. Rice — 17. Saka, 19. Mount, 10. Sterling — 9. Kane.

  • Injured: Maddison
  • Suspended: None

With Harry Maguire having recovered from the dizziness that forced him off against Iran and Kane available, Southgate has the opportunity to name the same 11. James Maddison will miss out on the squad again as he continues his recovery.

Sky Sports predicted England would start an unchanged lineup from the Iran win, and that came to pass as Gareth Southgate makes no changes.

USA confirmed starting 11

USA vs England starting lineup World Cup Nov 25
Sporting News

United States (4-3-3, right to left): 1-Turner (GK) — 2-Dest, 3-Zimmerman, 13-Ream, 5-Robinson — 8-McKennie, 4-Adams, 6-Musah — 21-Weah, 19-Wright, 10-Pulisic.

  • Injured: none
  • Suspended: none

Christian PulisicYunus Musah, Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah all trained on Thursday despite picking up knocks against Wales. They all start, retaining their places from the opening match.

Gio Reyna is also fit again after a hamstring issue, while Brenden Aaronson is an option in midfield having only come off the bench last time out. Neither start, however, as the only change from the Wales game is up front, with Haji Wright starting at striker, sending Josh Sargent to the bench and leaving Jesus Ferreira to sit again.

England vs USA World Cup squads

Here are the 26 names on each team's squad lists at the World Cup in Qatar:

England

Position No. Player Club Age Caps
GK 1 Jordan Pickford Everton (ENG) 28 45
GK 13 Nick Pope Newcastle United (ENG) 30 10
GK 23 Aaron Ramsdale Arsenal (ENG) 24 3
DEF 18 Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool (ENG) 24 17
DEF 16 Conor Coady Everton (ENG) 29 10
DEF 15 Eric Dier Tottenham (ENG) 28 47
DEF 7 Harry Maguire Manchester United (ENG) 29 48
DEF 3 Luke Shaw Manchester United (ENG) 27 23
DEF 5 John Stones Manchester City (ENG) 28 59
DEF 12 Kieran Trippier Newcastle United (ENG) 32 37
DEF 2 Kyle Walker Manchester City (ENG) 32 70
DEF 21 Ben White Arsenal (ENG) 25 4
MID 22 Jude Bellingham Borussia Dortmund (GER) 19 17
MID 26 Conor Gallagher Chelsea (ENG) 22 4
MID 8 Jordan Henderson Liverpool (ENG) 32 70
MID 19 Mason Mount Chelsea (ENG) 23 32
MID 14 Kalvin Phillips Manchester City (ENG) 26 23
MID 4 Declan Rice West Ham United (ENG) 23 34
MID 25 James Maddison Leicester City (ENG) 25 1
MID 20 Phil Foden Manchester City (ENG) 21 18
FWD 24 Callum Wilson Newcastle (ENG) 30 4
FWD 7 Jack Grealish Manchester City (ENG) 27 24
FWD 9 Harry Kane Tottenham (ENG) 29 75
FWD 11 Marcus Rashford Manchester United (ENG) 24 46
FWD 17 Bukayo Saka Arsenal (ENG) 21 20
FWD 10 Raheem Sterling Manchester City (ENG) 27 79

USA

Position No. Player Club Age Caps
GK 12 Ethan Horvath Luton Town (ENG) 27 8
GK 25 Sean Johnson NYCFC (USA) 33 10
GK 1 Matt Turner Arsenal (ENG) 28 18
DEF 13 Tim Ream Fulham (ENG) 35 46
DEF 20 Cameron Carter-Vickers Celtic (SCO) 24 10
DEF 2 Sergino Dest AC Milan (ITA) 21 17
DEF 15 Aaron Long NY Red Bulls (USA) 30 29
DEF 18 Shaq Moore Nashville SC (USA) 26 15
DEF 5 Antonee Robinson Fulham (ENG) 25 28
DEF 26 Joe Scally Gladbach (GER) 19 2
DEF 22 DeAndre Yedlin Inter Miami (USA) 29 74
DEF 3 Walker Zimmerman Nashville SC (USA) 29 31
MID 23 Kellyn Acosta LAFC (USA) 27 52
MID 4 Tyler Adams Leeds United (ENG) 23 19
MID 8 Weston McKennie Juventus (ITA) 24 34
MID 6 Yunus Musah Valencia (SPA) 19 18
MID 17 Cristian Roldan Seattle Sonders (USA) 27 32
MID 14 Luca de la Torre Celta Vigo (SPA) 24 12
FWD 11 Brenden Aaronson Leeds United (ENG) 21 21
FWD 7 Gio Reyna Borussia Dortmund (GER) 19 11
FWD 9 Jesus Ferreira FC Dallas (USA) 21 12
FWD 16 Jordan Morris Seattle Sounders (USA) 27 47
FWD 19 Haji Wright Antalyaspor (TUR) 24 3
FWD 10 Christian Pulisic Chelsea (ENG) 24 50
FWD 24 Josh Sargent Norwich City (ENG) 22 19
FWD 21 Timothy Weah LOSC Lille (FRA) 22 24

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David Lynch is a freelance football journalist primarily covering Liverpool FC. He has reported on the the Reds for over a decade for publications such as the Sunday Mirror and Evening Standard, carving out a reputation as a trusted voice on all things Anfield in the process. Having followed Liverpool across England and Europe over the course of his career, David has filed from illustrious venues such as Camp Nou, the Allianz Arena and the Estadio do Dragao, as well as from multiple Champions League finals.