The Netherlands named uncapped goalkeeper Andries Noppert in their starting line-up against Senegal who opted for Krepin Diatta as the replacement for Sadio Mane.
Senegal have turned to Diatta to replace injured talisman Mane on the left side of their attack with Boulaye Dia given the striking role. They have nine players from their Africa Cup of Nations winning squad in their starting line-up.
In the earlier match, England flew off the blocks in their first World Cup group match against Iran, taking a 3-0 lead at half time. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling put England on the front foot as Iran had a setback early on after their first choice goalkeeper had to be stretchered off after a collision with an England forward.
In the second half, Saka completed his brace while Manchester boys Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish made instant impacts after coming off the bench as they added the last two nails in Iran’s coffin.
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