Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.England’s day of destiny is drawing closer.Thomas Tuchel’s squad have had to wait to launch their World Cup campaign but they are now just 48 hours from kicking off against Croatia in Dallas, so attention inevitably turns to who the German coach should pick.You will have your own ideas but we asked six Athletic experts for their views.Oliver KayI wasn’t thrilled by the squad Thomas Tuchel picked but one benefit of leaving out several of England’s most talented players is that it makes it easier to pick a starting XI from those who made the cut.It’s interesting that Tuchel has largely stuck with the same 4-2-3-1 system that Gareth Southgate switched to towards the end of his tenure. I feel this England team would work better in a 4-3-3, which in this case would see Jude Bellingham drop a little deeper to join Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in midfield, albeit with the freedom to get forward whenever the opportunity allowed.Will Jude Bellingham get the No 10 jersey? (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)I know some feel you have to play with a speed merchant on each wing to get beyond Harry Kane, but personally I would feel happier with Morgan Rogers cutting in from the left-hand side, where he has often excelled for Aston Villa. If it turns into the type of game where you need pace, then the options of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke are all there.I’m really pleased John Stones is in the squad and hopefully ready to start alongside Marc Guéhi. I just hope he can stay injury-free. Likewise, Reece James at right back. It will be interesting to see how the full-backs operate. I’m more than happy to see James and Nico O’Reilly start, but they are unlikely to get the licence to roam into midfield the way they like to for their club sides.Jack Pitt-BrookeSome players pick themselves. No debate is required over Jordan Pickford. At centre-back, I would hope that John Stones can play himself into rhythm, just because he offers things that no other players do. England will need tactical flexibility and confidence in possession and Stones provides more of that than anyone. Marc Guéhi slots in alongside him. Nico O’Reilly at left-back and then Reece James are the fairly obvious full-backs, assuming they are fully fit.Then Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice are the pairing in the middle of the pitch, one that has been so successful over the last season. Bukayo Saka should stay on the right, even with fitness concerns. The most interesting one is No 10, where I would have Jude Bellingham over Morgan Rogers, as he can hurt the opposition more. England know that this is going to be a World Cup decided by moments, and Bellingham is perhaps the best moments player in the squad.