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Paige has some selection dilemmas heading into this game, including whether to start Kieffer Moore. united states of america.
Daniel James is likely to miss the game, while Harry Wilson could also drop to the reserve bench, so Page may want to keep his fitness levels under control.
Joe Morrell is on standby as a replacement for Ethan Ampadu with a bruised ankle, while Joe Allen has not featured since September through injury but could be considered for a replacement role.
Iran Alireza Beiranvand suffered a head injury during the match and was forced to be replaced as goalkeeper to treat his concussion. England.
Hossein Hosseini is set to play in his place, leaving Queiroz to decide whether to start Azmoun from the opening game.
Three changes were made at half-time on Monday and Queiroz may opt to prioritise familiar faces, while Ali Ghorizadeh, who provided the assist for Taremi's first goal, will be hoping to get a place in the starting line-up.
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> How will Iran fare against Wales?
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Qatar Goalkeeper Saad Al-Sheeb looked very unwell throughout the match. EcuadorBoth reserve goalkeepers played in friendly matches before the tournament.
Should Sanchez decide to make a substitution, Meshal Barsham would be the obvious choice as he saved a winning penalty in the 2021 Arab Cup final win over Egypt and is seen as a less volatile player.
Al-Sheeb was one of four players booked on Sunday and therefore faces a full suspension for the final game against the Netherlands, with striker pair Ali and Afif also picking up yellow cards, as well as Karim Boudiaf.
Captain Hassan Al Haydos will be in line to win his 171st cap for Qatar as one of five century players expected to start in midfield.
Senegal Abdou Diallo was forced to leave the match against the Netherlands with muscle cramps but is fit to return to training immediately.
With Fode Ballo Toure injured ahead of the final, Diallo will be deployed as the temporary left-back, which will come as a relief.
However, Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheif Kouyate was not so lucky, having been sidelined for a long period with his own muscle problems and will miss the game.
Edouard Mendy could be left out of the squad after Monday's disastrous performance, with Queens Park Rangers' Seny Dieng rumoured to be in the running to replace him.
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> How will Senegal line up against Qatar?
> How will Qatar line up against Senegal?
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Memphis Depay was deemed not fit enough to play in the match. Netherlands He missed Barcelona's game against Senegal this season due to injury problems, but played the final 30 minutes of the match.
The attacker, who has 42 goals to his name at international level, is likely to start here in place of Vincent Janssen, with Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn also set to feature in the final third of the field.
Other changes are unlikely to be made, with a 3-5-2 formation planned with Frenkie de Jong and Steven Belhuis in midfield and Denzel Dumfries and Daley Blind in the full-back areas.
Marten de Roon was an injury doubt ahead of the Senegal game, but the midfielder was on the bench in the last game and is expected to feature at some stage in this one as well.
Meanwhile, Ecuador's Valencia sustained a knee injury during the match against Qatar but the 33-year-old is expected to start the game.
Valencia is the national team's all-time leading goalscorer with 37, including five at the World Cup, so the medical team will be working hard to make sure he is available here.
Alfaro is likely to make just one change from the starting line-up that started against Qatar, bringing on Jeremy Sarmiento in place of Michael Estrada, which would mean a change to the team formation.
But Robert Arboleda is eyeing a spot at defense and the 31-year-old will likely be a consideration for the manager before kickoff on Friday.
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> How will Ecuador fare against the Netherlands?
> How will the Netherlands line up against Ecuador?
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England were encouraged by the news that captain Harry Kane did not suffer a serious ankle injury following a scan on Wednesday. The 29-year-old has since trained with the first-team squad and is expected to retain his place up front.
Southgate is likely to field the same starting XI as against Iran, with Harry Maguire, who has recovered from illness, expected to retain his place in the back four alongside Kieran Trippier, John Stones and Luke Shaw.
Kyle Walker appears fit to play against the USA and has taken part in training following his recovery from groin surgery, but the Manchester City defender is not expected to start and is likely to come off the bench in order to get fit for the match.
James Maddison is yet to return to Three Lions training with a knee injury and is a doubt for Friday's game, but Bellingham, Declan Rice and Mason Mount are all set to start again in central midfield.
The United States was without Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah due to groin and toe injuries, respectively. WalesHowever, the midfield duo should be able to retain their places in the starting line-up alongside captain Tyler Adams.
Indeed, Adams is one of eight English players at club level in Berhalter's squad, with the Leeds United product expected to start in front of Fulham's back four of Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson, while Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner should retain his place in goal.
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic is expected to continue in the front three alongside Timothy Weah and Norwich City's Joshua Sargent, while Borussia Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna, who watched as an unused substitute in the last game, will be hoping to break into the attacking line.
Leeds' Brendan Aaronson and Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers were both on the bench for the Wales game, with Aaronson coming on in the second half and both players are in line to feature again as substitutes on Friday.
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> How will England compete against America?
