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2010 World Cup, England Vs. Germany: England Starting Lineup

England coach Fabio Capello stays with the same lineup that beat Algeria, including Jermain Defoe partnering Wayne Rooney, Matthew Upson along side John Terry, and James Milner starting over Aaron Lennon.

Here is England’s starting XI:

G - David James
LB - Ashley Cole
LCB - John Terry
RCB - Matthew Upson
RB - Glen Johnson
LW - Steve Gerrard
M - Gareth Barry
M - Frank Lampard
RW - James Milner
F - Jermain Defoe
F - Wayne Rooney

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