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Gareth Southgate defends resting England players for 'biggest game for a decade'

Steve McManaman explains why he's not concerned by England's defeat, after the Three Lions fielded a rotated squad against Belgium. England manager Gareth Southgate stood by his decision to make eight changes and rest most of his regular World Cup starters as his reserves fell to a 1-0 defeat to Belgium in their group-stage finale on Thursday. With England's place in the knockout stage already confirmed, John Stones, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford were the only players to keep their places from the side that beat Panama 6-1. The result ended England's 12-match unbeaten run and set up a round of 16 tie...

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