Colombia without James as Kane returns for England
The Bayern Munich star limped out of Colombia's final group match against Senegal.
MOSCOW (AFP) - Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez will miss Tuesday s World Cup last-16 tie against England after failing to recover from a calf injury.
The Bayern Munich star limped out of Colombia s final group match against Senegal, and is replaced in Moscow by Jefferson Lerma in one of two changes made by coach Jose Pekerman.
Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling return to the England line-up as manager Gareth Southgate recalls nine players who were rested for the 1-0 defeat to Belgium last week.
Dele Alli is also back in the team after missing the past two games following a thigh strain he picked up in the opening 2-1 victory over Tunisia.
England are looking to win their first knockout game at a major tournament since reaching the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup.
