World Cup 2018: 5 players who deserve to start in the England vs Belgium encounter

#2 Mousa Dembele (in for Axel Witsel)

Dembele against Panama

The Belgian midfielder has won admirers all over Europe due to his composed and consistent performances for Tottenham Hotspur.

He will protect the back four and give freedom to other players to attack. He came on as a substitute against Panama and brought a little bit of extra security to the midfield. He also moved the ball quickly from defence to midfield and had his task cut out.

Axel Witsel has played every minute of Belgium's World cup campaign, and he deserves to get a rest because his side has already qualified for the next round.

He is an important member of the team and Roberto Martinez would not like to risk his main midfielder in a match where they do not have much to lose.