Fresh stars are bonus, says Gary

GARY LINEKER believes “outside shot” England may benefit at the World Cup from star players being fresh after injury-hit seasons.

- BY GEORGE SESSIONS & CASEY COOPER-FISKE

Thomas Tuchel's England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for silverware on June 17 when they start the tournament against Croatia in Dallas.

Former England World Cup star Lineker (inset) will host a daily TV show ‘The Rest Is Football’ on Netflix alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards throughout the tournament.