Germany v Ecuador LIVE: World Cup latest score and updates as Group E reaches climax and tiny Curacao bid for knockouts

David Raum and Antonio Rudiger come in for Germany who opt not to rest the bulk of their players despite already being confirmed as group winners.

Both of those replacements come as a result of injuries. Raum replaces Nathaniel Brown who complained of muscle tightness, while Rudiger is in for Nico Schlotterbeck have the Dortmund man was ruled out for the tournament.

Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.

Curacao XI: Room; Brenet, Gaari, Obispo, Floranus, Fonville; Chong, Livano Comenencia, L Bacuna, J Bacuna; Locadia.

Ivory Coast XI: Y Fofana; Doue, O Diomande, Kossonou, Operi; Amad, Kessie, Sangare, Y Diomande; Pepe, Bonny.

Right, it appears Antonio Rudiger will keep his place, but who will Julian Nagelsmann name to join him? It could be a different-looking German team. We’ll have all of the XIs for you reasonably shortly…

Germany’s Antonio Rudidger ​will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup today.

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

Real Madrid’s Rudiger could do the trick, after stepping in for the injured Schlotterbeck during their 2-1 win over ⁠Ivory Coast last week and with his knee no longer in ​pain ⁠after undergoing surgery a year ‌ago.

“His knee doesn’t bother him right now, he feels very good and I think he did a great job when he came into the match last time and he will do the same today,” said Nagelsmann. “We hope that Antonio is being rewarded with more match time.”

It is going to be a hectic few days as groups are decided – but should the conclusion to this first phase have been even better? Miguel Delaney explains how a Fifa change has lessened the tension somewhat.

The clutch of contenders is getting ever more intriguing. Where do Germany land in our power rankings after the second round?

And here are the nine fixtures that must go Scotland’s way if they are to reach the last 32.

Only the top eight third-placed finishers will progress from the group stage, leaving Scotland facing an anxious wait after defeat to Brazil yesterday.

Here is how the ladder looks:

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