Roy Hodgson said he would experiment against Ecuador, and he’s been true to his word as he’s named a strange-looking England side to face the South Americans.
Ecuador vs. England: Lineups
England boss Roy Hodgson has picked an experimental lineup to face Ecuador, with Ross Barkley starting in the hole, James MIlner at right-back, and Wayne Rooney on the left wing.
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Wayne Rooney starts on the left wing, with Rickie Lambert up front. Ross Barkley plays in the hole, and James Milner is at right-back. Liverpool pair Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge are not included in the squad at all, while Manchester United duo Chris Smalling and Phil Jones comprise the two centre-backs.
Ecuador are operating in a slightly more conventional lineup, with their biggest players such as Antonio Valencia and Jefferson Montero both starting.
Ecuador starting lineup: Maximo Banguera; Juan Carlos Paredes, Jorge Guagua, Frickson Erazo, Walter Ayovi; Antonio Valencia, Christian Noboa, Carlos Gruezo, Jefferson Montero; Edwin Valencia, Felipe Caicedo.
England starting lineup: Ben Foster; James Milner, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw; Frank Lampard, Jack Wilshere; Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ross Barkley, Wayne Rooney; Rickie Lambert. Subs: Fraser Forster, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling, Danny Welbeck, Adam Lallana, Jon Flanagan, John Stones.
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