Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(4) 3 Goals 1 (2)
(3) 2 Assists 0 (2)
(6.9) 7.1 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
36.6 Average Age 35.5
182.2 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.7 (1.3)
(44%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 71% (60%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 1.3 (1.3)
(2.2) 1.8 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in World Cup grp. D.

Missing Players

Costa Rica
England
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain Doubtful N/A

Team News

Costa Rica
England
  • Jorge Luis Pinto's side have been the real shock outfit of the tournament thus far, securing progression from a group in which most gave them no hope whatsoever.
  • The coach may be tempted to rest players in turn but will want to top the group to avoid a potential tough second round match against Colombia.
  • Marcos Ureña and José Cubero have been used as subsititutes in both games and will be among those hoping to come in if any changes are made.
  • Having crashed out of the tournament at group stages for the first time since 1958, England are expected to make wholesale changes for their final group game against Costa Rica.
  • The likes of Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones could all come into the defence, while Ross Barkley should start in the free role.
  • Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Frank Lampard will captain the side in the absence of Steven Gerrard.

Prediction

  • Both teams are playing towards very different goals in this game. Costa Rica will hope to pull off the shock of the tournament - if they haven't done so already - by topping the group with 3 wins from 3.
  • England are merely playing for pride and Roy Hodgson certainly won't want to head home having not picked up a point. Nevertheless he'll be giving a number of youngsters some invaluable experience on the world stage.
  • This should be an entertaining game given Costa Rica's performances thus far combined with the fact that England can play with the shackles off to a certain extent.
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