2018 FIFA World Cup: 3 reasons why England will defeat Colombia

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#2 - Doubt over James Rodriguez's fitness

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Colombia Training and Press Conference: 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

James Rodriguez along with Falcao is the most experienced and very valuable player for Colombia. Having single-handedly carried Colombia to the 2014 Quarter-finals, he is a major threat for any opposition team.

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Before the start of the tournament there was doubt over his fitness and hence it was a surprise when Colombia included him in the World Cup squad. Having provided a valuable assist and played an influential part in Colombia's 2nd group game against Poland, Rodriguez was substituted after just 30 minutes against Senegal when suffered a calf problem.

Colombia's trio of Cuadrado, Falcao, and Rodriguez make them a formidable team and hence England will breathe a sigh of relief and will have a good chance at beating Colombia if Rodriguez is not declared match fit.

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