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England have just one more camp before thomas tuchel Names your squad for 2026 world cupAnd a lot is still up in the air.
England dominated Group K in UEFA qualifying, winning all eight games without conceding a goal to book their place at next summer’s World Cup.
Tuchel will now miss his team until a few friendlies in March, after which he will have just a few weeks to finalize his group before taking on the USA, Canada and Mexico in June.
The manager has made clear that he wants to build a team with clearly defined roles, and two players for each position on the pitch, plus a third goalkeeper, three versatile outfield players among the 26. He sees his midfield consisting of No. 6, No. 8 and No. 10 and wants his players to know their specific roles in the team.
But despite Tuchel’s efforts to create clarity, key questions remain The full-back positions, the structure of the midfield and the plethora of wingers and number 10s – some big names are likely to miss out.
So who will Tuchel select in his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup?
on the plane
Jordan Pickford: The Everton keeper was Gareth Southgate’s No. 1 and has maintained the top spot under Thomas Tuchel.
john stones: The Manchester City defender remains England’s key centre-back and if he is fit, Stones will play a key role at the World Cup.
mark guhy: The Crystal Palace captain was with Stones at last year’s Euros and remains his most likely team-mate next summer.
Azeri Konsa: The Aston Villa centre-back appears to have cemented his place as one of Tuchel’s most reliable options, having played more minutes under the German manager than any other defender.
elliot anderson: Tuchel has made it clear that Anderson is the leading candidate to play in a holding role for England.
Declan Rice: Part of Tuchel’s five-man leadership group that will be essential to any success in England’s box-to-box No. 8 spot at the World Cup.
Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid man has won back my place Still in the England team though tension with managerYet England need their best players to have any chance of winning the World Cup, and Bellingham is undoubtedly one of them,
bukayo saka: The 24-year-old Arsenal winger is another important part of Tuchel’s starting XI and has been added to the leadership group.
Harry Kane: It’s easy to forget that many pundits and fans wanted Kane to be left out for the Euro 2024 finals. The big question about the England captain now is whether he can convert his sensational club form into dominance at a major international tournament.
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dean henderson: The Crystal Palace goalkeeper looks set to become England’s back-up as long as he maintains his place and his form at Selhurst Park.
reece james: Tuchel adores the Chelsea captain and has no doubt James will be at the World Cup if fit, possibly as the starting right-back. But his fitness itself is so uncertain that he is still not included in our on-the-plane list.
dan burns: Byrne is a popular and respected squad player who adds something different with his massive physical presence. He is currently Tuchel’s fourth choice at centre-back behind Stones, Guhi and Konsa.
Nico O’Reilly: Manchester City’s left-back was excellent However, Ryan Ait-Nouri’s return to fitness could see his minutes shared at the Etihad in November’s World Cup qualifiers after impressing under Pep Guardiola this season.
Jordan Henderson: Henderson has been included regularly by Tuchel during qualifying and if he can maintain good form for Brentford this season, it is likely he will be in the team as backup to Anderson in the number 6 role.
Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace midfielder was a surprise inclusion by Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024, but has since established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, with the ability to play as a deep playmaker as well as in a box-to-box role. He played as number six in the match against Albania in November.
Morgan Rogers: Tuchel has turned to Rodgers in Bellingham’s absence during qualifying, and the Villa midfielder looks set to earn a place in the team as a substitute at number 10.
god bless you: Tuchel has spoken in glowing terms about Eze as a player who offers something different, creatively, to players like Bellingham and Rodgers. His ability to play out wide and as a number 10 would be a useful asset to the team, although he faces heavy competition.
cole palmer: It seems unbelievable for Palmer not to be listed in the plane, but the sheer intensity of the competition for places in the number 10 slot makes his position uncertain. Bellingham, Rodgers, Foden and Eze can all play in that role, while Saka and Madueke are likely to be the first-choice options on the right. Palmer will likely be at the World Cup, but Tuchel has not and has not given any guarantees Expressed concern about his groin injury,
Phil Foden: Foden Palmer is another in the bracket where it seems bizarre he wouldn’t be at a major tournament for England, and yet the City midfielder has barely featured under Tuchel so far. However, he performed well in the November international matches Tuchel tried him as a false nine,
Anthony Gordon: The Newcastle winger seems to be in pole position to start on the left wing, and has been a regular presence there for Tuchel so far. He could not play in the November international matches due to injury.
call maduyke: Madueke is Saka’s deputy at Arsenal and should perform in the same role for England that he performed well in September. beating serbiaFirst Injury spoiled his great start to the season,
marcus rashford: Goals and assists for Barcelona have driven Rashford’s goal tally and Tuchel likes him, although the manager also There were cautionary words about wasting his talent.Rashford’s versatility, with Kane able to cover both on the wing and as a striker when needed, helps his selection,
work to do
Nick Pope: He appears to have regained his place as England’s third-choice goalkeeper by replacing James Trafford in the November squad, but he needs to maintain his club form to cement his place.
Miles Lewis-Skelley: Tuchel likes Arsenal’s full-back, but doubts remain over his minutes for the Gunners this season, with Riccardo Calafiori currently preferred by Mikel Arteta – who He lost his place in the November team,
Tino Livramiento: The Newcastle full-back is still working his way back to fitness after a knee injury, but is in Tuchel’s good books and his ability to play on both flanks adds to his appeal.
Jade Spence: Like Livramiento, Tuchel likes that Spence has the experience of playing both full-back roles for his club Tottenham. At present both of them are in the frame but it is possible that only one of the two full-backs will go to the World Cup.
jerrell quansah: Leverkusen defender made His long-awaited debut in November’s World Cup qualifiers And can take one of the marginal places in the team.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Tuchel has clearly signaled his preference for James and Livramiento in the pecking order at right-back Concerns about Alexander-Arnold’s defensive concentrationHe needs a strong debut season at Real Madrid to regain his place in England,
Morgan Gibbs-White: Another player given minutes by Tuchel, who may find himself left behind due to the sheer number of options in central roles.
jarrod bowen: The West Ham captain appears to be third choice on the right behind Saka and Madueke, but his league form has been excellent and he has a chance to move up the plane. If Tuchel decides not to go with a back-up striker, Bowen’s ability to play as a No. 9 could also play in his favour.
Jack Grealish: His bright start to the season wasn’t enough to earn him a place back in the team, so it’s difficult to see how Grealish gets ahead of the line alongside Gordon, Eze and Rashford in the battle to start on the left wing.
ollie watkins: Watkins has been left out of the squad for the November internationals due to a slow start to the Premier League season. The Aston Villa striker was pivotal at Euro 2024, but has he now lost his place as Kane’s deputy?
outside bet
james trafford
kyle walker
Harry Maguire
Trevoh Chalobah
luke shaw
Lewis Hall
alex scott
conor gallagher
curtis jones
ruben loftus-cheek
mason mount
Liam Delap
dominic solanke
England Team Prediction for 2026 World Cup
goalkeeper: Pickford, D. Henderson, Pope.
defenders: James, Livramiento, Stones, Guhi, Konsa, Byrne, Quansah, Lewis-Skelley, O’Reilly.
midfielder: Anderson, J Henderson, Wharton, Rice, Bellingham, Rogers.
Ahead: Saka, Madueke, Palmer, Foden, Gordon, Rashford.
striker: Kane, Watkins.