India, July 14 -- Argentina's defensive frailties have been exposed throughout the knockout stages, yet Lionel Messi has repeatedly found a way to drag the defending champions through. With eight goals and two assists in this World Cup, the Argentina captain remains England's biggest obstacle ahead of Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta. And while many have tipped Thomas Tuchel's side as slight favourites, the England manager has now been handed a straightforward solution to contain the 39-year-old.

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney believes England must make one key change to their starting XI by dropping left-back Nico O'Reilly in favour of Djed Spence, arguing that the Tottenham defender is far better equipped to deal with Messi.

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