Madueke and Gordon to start alongside Bellingham for England vs
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Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon are expected to start on either side of Jude Bellingham in England's opening 2026 World Cup match against Croatia, supporting captain Harry Kane as Bukayo Saka's fitness is managed.
Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon are expected to start on either side of Jude Bellingham for England in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Croatia, according to reports from The Athletic.
The trio is anticipated to support captain Harry Kane, with the management of Bukayo Saka's fitness being a factor in the selection.
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