BENCH OPTIONS A REAL KILLER SAYS PICKFORD

JORDAN PICKFORD says England's star-studded bench can be a “killer” for their World Cup opponents.

- FROM JOHN CROSS in Kansas City

England boss Thomas Tuchel brought on Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Morgan Rogers in the closing stages against Croatia to seal their win.

Djed Spence and Marc Guehi also came on in the closing stages to underline England's strength in depth and Pickford (inset) believes any opponent would feel demoralised to see so many big stars coming on.