Ahmed Hegazi and Ali Gabr start for Egypt in opening World Cup game but Sam Morsy on the bench
Albion's centre-back pair of Ahmed Hegazi and Ali Gabr have been named in Egypt’s starting line-up for their opening fixture at the World Cup.
The Pharoahs take on Uruguay in Group A at 1pm today in Ekaterinburg, the most Easterly stadium in the tournament.
Former Wolverhampton schoolboy, Sam Morsy, is on the bench alongside 44-goal wonder Mohamed Salah, who is still struggling with his shoulder injury.
Morsy, who currently plays for Championship side Wigan, qualifies for Egypt through his father.
Russia thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening Group A game last night.
