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Elliot Anderson Extends England Starting Run With Assured Wembley Display

He credits Jordan Henderson’s guidance alongside a growing bond with Declan Rice for settling into Tuchel’s midfield.

Overview

  • The Nottingham Forest midfielder has started three straight games for England under Thomas Tuchel, most recently a 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley.
  • Deployed as a deep-lying number six, he completed 74 of 77 passes against Wales in another composed performance.
  • Anderson said he must keep going to earn a World Cup place and is eyeing a likely fourth appearance away to Latvia on Tuesday.
  • He highlighted Jordan Henderson’s hands-on help in training as influential to his adaptation to the role.
  • Declan Rice praised their partnership, noting Anderson’s positioning frees him to push higher and contribute in attack.