Paul Scholes has urged Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice from England's World Cup team.

What happened?

On June 29, Scholes expressed his opinion on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

England topped Group L with seven points from a possible nine, and face DR Congo on Wednesday evening.

Why it matters for Paul Scholes

Scholes believes England don't need to play two sitting midfielders in the next game, and would choose Elliot Anderson over Rice.

He thinks Anderson will pass the ball forward more, unlike Rice who struggled to get Martin Odegaard involved in the game for Arsenal.

What comes next?

Rice is expected to return to England's starting line-up against DR Congo, but Scholes would leave him on the bench.

Nicky Butt, Scholes' former Manchester United and England teammate, disagrees and would start Rice over Anderson.

Butt thinks Rice is a top player and one of those you just don't leave out, which is why Manchester City paid £116m for Anderson.

England's last-32 opponents DR Congo finished third in Group K after beating Uzbekistan, drawing with Portugal, and losing to Colombia.

Scholes also discussed England's win over Panama, saying it wasn't great, but they could get better and have match winners in the team.

He doesn't think they're at the level of France or Argentina yet, but they're winning games.

The World Cup is ongoing, and England will hope to improve their performance in the knockout stages.

Thomas Tuchel will have to make tough decisions about his team selection, and Scholes' opinion may influence his choices.

The England team will face tough competition in the upcoming games, and their performance will be closely watched.

Paul Scholes' comments will add to the debate about England's team selection and strategy.

The World Cup is a prestigious tournament, and every game counts.

England will need to improve their performance to progress to the next stages.

The team's success will depend on their ability to work together and make the right decisions on the field.

The World Cup is a challenging tournament, and only the best teams will succeed.

Paul Scholes' experience and expertise make his opinions valuable, and his comments will be closely followed.

The England team will need to be at their best to win the World Cup.

The tournament is ongoing, and the final result is still uncertain.

Paul Scholes' advice to Thomas Tuchel may be taken into consideration, and it will be interesting to see how the team performs in the upcoming games.

The World Cup is a thrilling tournament, and every game is a new challenge.

England will need to be prepared to face tough opponents and make the right decisions to succeed.

The team's performance will be closely watched, and their success will depend on their ability to work together.

The World Cup is a prestigious tournament, and winning it will be a great achievement.

Paul Scholes' comments will add to the excitement and debate surrounding the tournament.

The England team will need to be at their best to succeed, and Paul Scholes' advice may be valuable in their quest for victory.

The tournament is ongoing, and the final result is still uncertain, but one thing is sure - it will be an exciting and challenging journey for the England team.