England fans are excited as Gareth Southgate starts Phil Foden against Wales

England fans are excited as Gareth Southgate’s team sheet has been announced ahead of their World Cup clash against Wales on Tuesday evening.

As kick-off approaches, England’s official starting eleven has been announced.

And the reports were correct, England’s starting lineup is as follows: Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford.

One fan said: "That's better from Southgate."

Another tweeted: "Finally Foden is starting."

A third fan added: "EEEEKKKK, FINALLY PHIL FODEN IS STARTING FOR ENGLAND!! We have won."

Someone else commented: "Not actually a bad squad. Foden FINALLY starting."

There has been a lot of talk over the past few days regarding Southgate’s decision not to bring Foden on during the 0-0 draw against the USA.

Many fans felt the Manchester City midfielder was the obvious choice to inject some urgency and creativity into an England side that looked slow and lethargic.

However, Foden was left on the bench as the likes of Henderson, Jack Grealish and Rashford were put on instead.

“He was into the first game, we decided not to put him into the second. But he is going to play an important part in this tournament for us, there is no question about that.”

A victory against Wales will ensure England finish top of Group B and waiting in the last 16 will be Senegal, who finished second in Group A behind the Netherlands.