World Cup 2018: Colombia vs England - 3 key battles to watch out for

#2 Harry Maguire vs Radamel Falcao

Can Falcao lead Colombia to yet another World Cup upset?

In a battle on the other end of the pitch, Harry Maguire will have to keep Radamel Falcao under wraps if England are to come out of this match without much hassle. Falcao is one of the best strikers when it comes to aerial prowess, and Maguire will have his hands full from the first whistle till the very last.

The Leicester City defender also has an attacking gene in him, and he constantly bombs forward to help out in the attack. While it worked out reasonably well against defensive teams like Tunisia and Panama, whether it will be a good idea against a pacey team like Colombia remains to be seen.

In the absence of James Rodriguez, supply to the forward line will be few and far between, but Falcao has enough experience and skill to make good use of the few chances he gets. With Stones under an injury concern and Walker one booking away from suspension in the quarters, Maguire has a lot on his shoulder to deal with.