Few changes as Nagelsmann reluctant to shake up formula

Germany’s ‘bogeyman’ Antonio Rudiger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group E match against Ecuador on Thursday.

Germany have already qualified, but will face a test of their defence at New York New Jersey Stadium with Ecuador desperate to salvage their winless campaign and centre back Nico Schlotterbeck out of the tournament with an ankle injury....