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England manager Gareth Southgate made a tactical gamble as he changed to a three-man defence for Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash against Germany at Wembley. Southgate had played with a back four in England's three group matches, but he opted to switch his system to match up with the German formation. Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker lined up alongside John Stones and Harry Maguire in an England back three that also started their World Cup semi-final defeat against Croatia three years ago. Kieran Trippier came into the side at right wing-back, replacing Jack Grealish, while Luke Shaw started at left wing-back. Bukayo Saka was part of England's three-man attack with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell had been self-isolating for the last 10 days. Mount was named among the substitutes but Chilwell was absent from the matchday squad. Germany boss Joachim Low made three changes from the 2-2 draw with Hungary in their last group game. Ilkay Gundogan was only fit enough for a place among the substitutes after suffering a head injury. Timo Werner, Leon Goretzka and Thomas Mueller came into the side, with Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry left out. Starting line-ups: England (3-4-3) Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire; Kieran Trippier, Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Luke Shaw; Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane (capt), Raheem Sterling Coach: Gareth Southgate (ENG) Germany (3-4-3) Manuel Neuer (capt); Antonio Rudiger, Matthias Ginter, Mats Hummels; Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Toni Kroos, Robin Gosens; Kai Havertz, Thomas Mueller, Timo Werner Coach: Joachim Loew (GER) Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED) afp
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2021-06-29
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Germany national football teamManchester City F.C.Manuel NeuerCroatia national football teamGareth SouthgateEngland national football team managerWembley StadiumUEFA Euro 2020Sterling TrucksAntonio Orozco2010 FIFA World Cup knockout stageChelsea F.C.Agence France-PresseEngland national football teamFIFA World CupHarry KaneMatthias GinterKalvin PhillipsKieran TrippierChilwellDeclan RiceJohn StonesLuke ShawRobin GosensKyle WalkerBukayo SakaMats HummelsToni KroosJack GrealishJordan PickfordBen ChilwellJoshua KimmichSouthgate Hockey ClubLeon GoretzkaSerge GnabryMason MountKai HavertzHarry MaguireTimo WernerHungary national football teamChildren of General HospitalAssociation football positions

