England vs Germany in the World Cup - what formation and approach should Tuchel use

[BigDogShane10]

England play Germany in Group E on June 22. Tuchel is a German manager coaching England against his home nation in a World Cup, which is one of the more fascinating storylines of the tournament. England's squad has genuine quality across the pitch but tournament football requires a specific tactical approach. What formation and setup do you think Tuchel should use against Germany and who needs to start?

[Nina24]

The set piece threat is England's most underused weapon against Germany specifically. Germany can be vulnerable from corners and free kicks and England have the aerial threat in Kane, Maguire and Trippier to exploit it. A goal from a set piece in this fixture would not be a surprise

[Sequence87]

A 4-2-3-1 with Declan Rice and Bellingham as the double pivot gives England the defensive structure to absorb Germany's press while leaving Saka, Eze and Foden the freedom to operate in the number 10 and wide positions. Kane leads the line. The key is Rice sitting deep enough to protect the back four while Bellingham drives forward

[JayJ]

Bellingham needs to be given a free role rather than tied to a specific position. His ability to arrive late into the box and the threat he poses from midfield runs are England's biggest weapon against a Germany team that will try to control the tempo through Wirtz and Kroos-type distribution

[MJF_Fan]

Tuchel will set England up not to lose first and win second. His teams at Chelsea and Bayern were always hard to break down before they broke forward. A compact 4-3-3 that absorbs pressure and transitions quickly suits the England players available and makes Germany work for every opening

[GhostRider63]

Saka on the right is non-negotiable. He is England's most consistent performer in major tournaments and his directness against a Germany left back who steps forward in possession creates one of the best individual matchups on the pitch. Keep him one versus one and give him the license to drive at them

[Jeffy]

Starting Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield rather than at right back gives England more creativity in the transition. His passing range and ability to switch play quickly is a weapon that Germany's mid-block would struggle to handle if he has time on the ball in central areas

[Chris27]

As long as Jordan Henderson is left back..