BBC Sport pundits have selected their starting XI for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17. Key decisions include whether to start defensive players Marc Guehi and John Stones or Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa.
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As Thomas Tuchel's side countdown to their opening game against Croatia on 17 June (21:00 BST), BBC Sport pundits have chosen their starting XI for their first World Cup game in Dallas.
Would you start Manchester City defensive duo, Marc Guehi and John Stones or would you pair one of those players with Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa?
Jude Bellingham will wear the number 10 shirt for the World Cup, but will he have a starting shirt in the Three Lions' opening game?
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It is an easy pick, Jordan Pickford as the goalkeeper. I would start Reece James, if he is fully fit.
I would go with John Stones instead of Ezri Konsa, even though Konsa has been really reliable. I just believe on the ball at international football Stones can dictate and if we need to keep the ball in a game, he is one that can certainly do that.
Guehi starting is self-explanatory. He has been excellent for Crystal Palace and Manchester City this season. At left-back, Nico O'Reilly. I know Djed Spence started at their in the friendly against New Zealand, but if I had to pick one it would definitely be O'Reilly.
Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice - pretty much what everyone expects. I like Anderson because he can also start attacks. I know he is in there to break up play, but when he plays the ball through the lines he plays it with really good quality.
Rice, we all know why he starts. Jude Bellingham, I would start him ahead of Morgan Rogers in a number 10 position because he is a big game player. I think he is a genuine superstar. I think there is two genuine stars in him and Harry Kane.
I would go with Marcus Rashford over Anthony Gordon, but I wouldn't mind putting Rogers there as well.
Bukayo Saka speaks for himself and then Harry Kane is obviously upfront.
England's opening World Cup match is on June 17 at 21:00 BST.
Marc Guehi, John Stones, and Ezri Konsa are the key defensive players being considered.
It is uncertain if Jude Bellingham will start, despite wearing the number 10 shirt.
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I hate doing stuff like this... I have picked this XI as I think it is the most well-balanced team to set the tournament up.
By no way, shape or form do I think that this squad will play every game. The squad has such an important role to play.
I think it is a balanced team. You could change seven of those because the squad is so good.
I love them all, and I want them all to do well.
I think Jude Bellingham has shown in the past two warm-up games why he should start for England. It is so close between him and Morgan Rogers.
I fully expect John Stones to play, but I would actually go with Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi at the back, but so many of the others pick themselves.
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