{"id":27684,"date":"2026-03-26T20:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/these-five-graphs-are-all-you-need-to-understand-thomas-tuchels-world-cup-master-plan\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:53:41","slug":"these-five-graphs-are-all-you-need-to-understand-thomas-tuchels-world-cup-master-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/these-five-graphs-are-all-you-need-to-understand-thomas-tuchels-world-cup-master-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"These five graphs are all you need to understand Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s World Cup master plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s tactics&#8230; This phrase has a nice alliteration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And we have another chance to put the England head coach&#8217;s choices and style on the chin for a large squad of 35, split into two friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We will try to make it as easy as possible to understand Tuchel&#8217;s gigantic soccer brain using simple diagrams and explanations. If you get stuck, a handy glossary is just a click away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Let&#8217;s get started:<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join us on Facebook! For the latest news, analysis and more on our Mirror Football Facebook page<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_407c42\">1. Tuchel&#8217;s &#8216;attack engine&#8217; style<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We all still enjoy speculating on Tuchel&#8217;s best XI. Here&#8217;s our expert opinion and your chance to pick your XI. England correspondent John Cross previously identified six &#8216;Tuchel untouchables&#8217;: Jordan Pickford, Mark Guehi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the second half of this article, after digesting five key graphics, Cross will be fighting for a place in England&#8217;s World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He will then face off against former England and Premier League defender Graham Le Saux, who, as the founder of supercomputer machine football, has chosen England&#8217;s XI based on data.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36916740\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36916740\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916740.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_PastedGraphic-2-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916740.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_PastedGraphic-2-copy.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916740.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_PastedGraphic-2-copy.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916740.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_PastedGraphic-2-copy.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Machine Football, along with Premier League teams such as Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, have developed a model that divides the approaches of different teams into eight main styles of play, placing Tuchel&#8217;s approach firmly within the same &#8216;attacking engine&#8217; style.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36913559\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36913559\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2.18\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_PL-24_25-styles-UMAP.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_PL-24_25-styles-UMAP.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_PL-24_25-styles-UMAP.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913559.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_PL-24_25-styles-UMAP.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36916738\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36916738\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916738.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Styles-UMAP-PL-2024_25.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916738.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Styles-UMAP-PL-2024_25.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916738.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Styles-UMAP-PL-2024_25.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36916738.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Styles-UMAP-PL-2024_25.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a tactical geek and want to learn more about the definitions of these eight different styles, click here.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_47b672\">read more: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">World Cup glossary of buzzwords related to soccer tactics, data, and statistics<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_407c42\">2. Tuchel just plays this way &#8211; there&#8217;s no going back!<\/h2>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36913561\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36913561\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.46\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913561.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Tuchels-attacking-engines.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913561.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Tuchels-attacking-engines.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913561.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Tuchels-attacking-engines.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913561.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Tuchels-attacking-engines.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This diagram shows that Tuchel has played with the same style every time he has coached a title-winning club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Indeed, Tuchel&#8217;s &#8216;attacking engine&#8217; approach requires technical players, especially in the wide areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tuchel&#8217;s side prefer to feed direct passes through the lines to talented attackers who can isolate defenders with one-on-one dribbles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_407c42\">3. He likes set pieces, but is not good at long balls.<\/h2>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36915857\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36915857\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.68\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915857.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-China.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915857.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-China.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915857.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-China.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915857.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-China.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Much has been written about the Premier League&#8217;s obsession with set-pieces this season, with Tuchel leaning into that trend with specialists Rice and Saka set to start and giants Dan Byrne and Harry Maguire competing for the centre-back spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, if you look at the graph above as a snapshot of Tuchel&#8217;s Dortmund style, you can see that both of his teams are focused on:<\/p>\n<p>Short, complex passes to separate the defending team High chance creation &#8211; An average of 14.6 shots per 90 minutes Sharp through passes from creative midfielders (e.g. Elliott Anderson) &#8211; An average of 14.9 shots per 90 minutes &#8211; Possession of the ball &#8211; Shown by low interceptions and blocks<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Declan Rice provides the energy and tempo that Tuchel likes, while Elliott Anderson brings the creativity. The 23-year-old is one of only two English &#8216;playmaking six&#8217; (along with Curtis Jones) in Europe&#8217;s top five leagues and has averaged just under 10 progressive passes per 90 minutes for Forest this season.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_407c42\">4. &#8216;Direct and attacking&#8217; &#8211; Why Rashford is Tuchel&#8217;s favorite<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England therefore need an attacking, direct wide player who can play well in transition, like Barcelona&#8217;s Marcus Rashford.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36913557\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36913557\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.3\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913557.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Game-Model-Rashford-vs-Gordon.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913557.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Game-Model-Rashford-vs-Gordon.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913557.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Game-Model-Rashford-vs-Gordon.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36913557.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Game-Model-Rashford-vs-Gordon.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Throughout his career, Tuchel has consistently been drawn to a certain type of wide player: Ousmane Dembele, Angel Di Maria and Leroy Sane. It is classified as a &#8220;Dynamic 7&#8221; in the Machine Football model. These players are progressive, direct and good in transition. Rashford fits that profile. Anthony Gordon isn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Machine Football sees Gordon, Rashford&#8217;s direct rival for the wide-left starting spot, as an &#8216;incisive seven&#8217; rather than a &#8216;dynamic seven&#8217;, meaning Gordon prefers to drift centrally and create central overload.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This is very useful when you have a centre-forward who drops deep to take part in the build-up, freeing up space for wide players like Roberto Firmino, Nick Woltemade or even Harry Kane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Tuchel&#8217;s England also play with the number 10 shirt, giving Kane further impetus to focus on being a threat in the box, while also meaning the winger needs to provide width to avoid taking up a position too similar to England&#8217;s other attackers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">What is certain is that the Southgate days of Phil Foden on the left are long gone, with Tuchel looking for a speedy, technical winger who can get directly to the touchline.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36923897\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36923897\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36923897.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_image.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36923897.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_image.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36923897.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_image.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36923897.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_image.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_407c42\">5. Graham Le Saux\u2019s Data-Driven XI vs. John Cross\u2019 \u201cEye Test\u201d XI<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chart processing is now complete. Here, Graham Le Saux explains how he interprets Machine Football data to create Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s ideal starting XI for England&#8217;s World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17th.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36915757\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36915757\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The graphic showing Machine Football grades each player's \"cohesiveness\" with his teammates on a scale of 100. Pay attention to the combination of Rice and Saka, as well as Man City's O'Reilly and Guehi.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/4_England-XI.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/4_England-XI.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/4_England-XI.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36915757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/4_England-XI.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Machine Football gives a score out of 100 for each player's 'cohesion' with team-mates - note Rice and Saka's link-up as well as O'Reilly and Guehi from Man City.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Machine Football evaluates each player&#8217;s &#8220;cohesiveness&#8221; with his teammates on a 100-point scale. Pay attention to the combination of Rice and Saka, as well as Man City&#8217;s O&#8217;Reilly and Guehi. (Image: Machine Football)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The cohesion score (a number displayed between players) shows how strong the relationships on the pitch are. Marc Guehi&#8217;s move to the Etihad has almost moved his Manchester City teammate Nico O&#8217;Reilly into pole position at left-back. Harry Maguire is mentioned in the headlines here as Guehi&#8217;s last-minute partner, but this article goes into more detail about that decision. The other one is Cole Palmer, who is in 10th place ahead of Morgan Rogers. Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden or Eberechi Eze, despite the lackluster domestic form of the Chelsea man.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36920941\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36920941\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36920941.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_John-Cross-XI-formatted-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36920941.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_John-Cross-XI-formatted-copy.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36920941.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_John-Cross-XI-formatted-copy.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36920941.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_John-Cross-XI-formatted-copy.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: Machine Football\/John Cross)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In good news for the credibility of our England expert John Cross, his England XI differs from Le Saux&#8217;s supercomputer version in just two ways &#8211; Bellingham at No. 10 and Maguire at No. 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">So go ahead and get some new information and give it a try&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join our new WhatsApp community and receive Mirror Football content every day. 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