The report says this would be Rogers’ second start of the tournament. His previous start came against Panama, when Jude Bellingham moved back from his usual No. 10 role and Declan Rice was rested.
That match provides Tuchel with a reference point. Rogers operated in an advanced midfield position, giving England another player between the central midfield line and the front attack. Repeating that setup against Argentina would be a far greater test, but the tactical idea is clear.
Rogers’ inclusion would allow Tuchel to alter the balance without necessarily changing the team’s entire shape.
Moving Madueke to the bench would change the composition of England’s attacking options. The reported selection places greater emphasis on central connections, with Rogers potentially helping link midfield possession to the forward line.
Bellingham’s position would be central to the decision. If he drops deeper again, Rogers could occupy the advanced role. If Bellingham stays higher, Tuchel may be looking for Rogers to support him from a different position rather than directly replace his responsibilities.
The report does not indicate a wider reshuffle, making this a targeted adjustment at the strongest stage of the tournament.
Rogers’ start remains unconfirmed, and there is no supporting scoring trend or market signal to make a broader prediction about England’s attacking output. The key question is whether Tuchel values the structural change enough to trust a player who has spent most of the tournament on the bench.
The final England team sheet will settle the issue on Wednesday evening. If Rogers starts, his positioning and Bellingham’s role will be the first tactical clues to watch against Argentina.