June 6, 2021 England's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their first goal with Jordan Henderson Pool via REUTERSEngland manager Gareth Southgate left striker Marcus Rashford on the bench for his team's Group D opener against Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Rashford's Manchester United team mate Luke Shaw was also omitted, with Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker named as the two full-backs. Tyrone Mings was picked to partner John Stones in the centre of the English defence in the absence of the injured Harry Maguire. Raheem Sterling, whose selection was uncertain after a disappointing run of form for Manchester City, started in attack alongside captain Harry Kane. Captain Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic are deployed in the middle with Marcelo Brozovic in a holding position.

Source: Standard Digital June 13, 2021 12:56 UTC