Pick Your England XI for World Cup Semi-Final
Short overview
England have reached the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 victory over Norway. They will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, broadcast live on the BBC. Fans can select their preferred starting XI using an interactive selector.
England have advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup, where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland. The Three Lions secured their place in the last four with a 2-1 victory over Norway.
Match Details
The semi-final match is scheduled for Wednesday at 20:00 BST and will be broadcast live on the BBC. Fans are encouraged to participate in selecting their preferred starting XI using the interactive selector provided below.
How to Choose Your Team
Use the selector tool to pick your best England XI for the upcoming semi-final. The tool allows you to choose from the squad that has brought England to this stage of the tournament.
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