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There are few stars in their own right, perhaps only Jordi Alba given the absence of Sergio Ramos. Spain are a team in transition, but what are they transitioning into? Their attacking flair is their biggest strength but for a second time in as many games, they flattered to deceive in the final third against Poland.
It was the second time Portugal conceded four goals at a major tournament, with no other than Germany responsible on both occasions. The last time it happened was in the group stages of the 2014 World Cup, where Portugal failed to navigate their way out of the group.
It appears that set-up could well be Southgate's Plan A in matches where England are likely to have the majority of the ball against deep defences in this tournament - and it got another runout against Austria, in the shape of a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Phil Foden will link up with the camp while Jadon Sancho, who was ill on Wednesday, is another who will be vying for those attacking positions in support of Kane, and lively match-winner Saka also did his chances no harm.
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