Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's Morgan Rogers warming up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium (PA)England manager Thomas Tuchel has opted to start Morgan Rogers in the World Cup semi-final, explaining his decision was based on a "feeling" and the player's recent form. Rogers, a 23-year-old Aston Villa midfielder, is anticipated to play on the right wing, despite it not being his usual position. Tuchel praised Rogers' stellar Premier League campaign, where he scored 10 goals and made six assists, and his impressive training sessions. Further changes to the lineup include Reece James and Djed Spence being brought into the defence, replacing Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly. James returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Spence earned his spot following strong performances as a substitute in previous matches. In fullThomas Tuchel explains ‘feeling’ to start Morgan Rogers in World Cup semi-finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Thomas Tuchel opted to start with Morgan Rogers against Argentina
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's Morgan Rogers warming up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium (PA)England manager Thomas Tuchel has opted to start Morgan Rogers in the World Cup semi-final, explaining his decision was based on a "feeling" and the player's recent form. Rogers, a 23-year-old Aston Villa midfielder, is anticipated to play on the right wing, despite it not being his usual position. Tuchel praised Rogers' stellar Premier League campaign, where he scored 10 goals and made six assists, and his impressive training sessions. Further changes to the lineup include Reece James and Djed Spence being brought into the defence, replacing Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly. James returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Spence earned his spot following strong performances as a substitute in previous matches. In fullThomas Tuchel explains ‘feeling’ to start Morgan Rogers in World Cup semi-finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
