England saw off Croatia in their World Cup opener but despite their dominant second 45 minutes Gary Neville has suggested that defensive changes should be made for their next outing
Gary Neville advised replacing John Stones with Marc Guehi and deploying Djed Spence to defend against Ghana's athletic attackers. This defensive recalibration highlights tournament football's requirement for tactical flexibility when facing opponents with distinct physical profiles.
Gary Neville urges Thomas Tuchel to make two big changes for England v Ghana clash
England saw off Croatia in their World Cup opener but despite their dominant second 45 minutes Gary Neville has suggested that defensive changes should be made for their next outing
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Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
07:11, 19 Jun 2026
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