# Who starts vs Japan and does it even matter?

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Podcast: [The England Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-england-pod-7247244)
Published: 2026-03-29T22:16:00+00:00
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Ali and Dave gather to reflect on the 48 hours of reaction since the Uruguay friendly and to look ahead to the Japan game on Tuesday Who gets the right wing spot now there's no Saka - Bowen or Palmer? Is this the most important game of Morgan Rogers' career so far? Is "mini Valverde" James Garner primed to start again in Rice's absence? Will Tuchel throw a curveball and play Ezri Konsa at right-back? And, if we're honest, how much does any of it actually matter when it comes to Tuchel's final world cup squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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