The $30 million question: Who starts at No.10 for England?

Former England defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his fears about England's chances in the World Cup, citing concerns over the squad selection and the decision on who starts in the No.10 position behind Harry Kane.. According to Carragher, Thomas Tuchel's side have one final warm-up game against Costa Rica to navigate on Wednesday night before they face Croatia in their tournament opener next week.

Carragher believes that Tuchel has opted for 26 players who work well together, rather than for individual talents, because he wants harmony. He thinks when you look at the squad, Thomas Tuchel put energy, athleticism, and harmony over talent.

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Carragher's biggest fears are over the squad that Thomas Tuchel has selected, particularly the decision on who starts in the No.10 position behind Harry Kane. morgan Rogers started there in England's slender 1-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham playing the second half, and Carragher tihnks Tuchel will make the same decision for the Croatia clash.

Carragher added that he doesn't see a situation where Jude Bellingham starts the first game against Croatia, unless Morgan Rogers gets injured in the warm-up games.. Tuchel's squad selection has come under serious scrutiny ahead of the tournament, with the likes of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all being left at home .

A familiar pattern from the 2018 World Cup?

Carragher also doesn't believe that Tuchel will start Jude Bellingham against Croatia, as Tuchel is prioritizing the team's harmony and togetherness over individual talents. This is bigger than just having talent to play, and Tuchel is not daft, as he knows that Foden, Palmer, and Trent are three of the most technical players they've got right now, but they're not in the squad.

According to Carragher, Tuchel's decision to leave out Foden, Palmer, and Trent is a sign that he values harmony over individual talents. This could be a gamble that pays off, but it also risks leaving England vulnerable against stronger opponents.