England names Rogers and Quansah in starting lineup vs Panama (World Cup 2026)

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah in the starting lineup for the Group L match against Panama on June 27, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Rogers, 23 and with two prior senior England appearances, starts in a role that could become more central if Declan Rice is absent or limited. Quansah, a late call-up from Bayer Leverkusen, is set to start at right-back, a position he has already covered for England. England’s core also includes Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, giving the squad a high-quality midfield/attack spine. The key tactical question is the possible absence of Declan Rice, who under Tuchel is central to controlling possession and managing defensive transitions. If Rice cannot play at full capacity, the midfield structure may shift and Rogers could be asked to absorb more organizational responsibility. The match takes place in MetLife Stadium, which holds over 82,000 spectators. This will also be a first experience of this scale for Rogers at international level.