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England fans are expectant once again ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, having reached the final of Euro 2020 last summer and the last four at Russia 2018.
Gareth Southgate has taken the Three Lions closer to glory than any other manager since they last lifted the World Cup in 1966 — and Euro 2022 glory for the nation's women's side has only heightened excitement ahead of the journey to Qatar.
Southgate will be keen to manage the pressure surrounding his squad as the build-up to the tournament continues, but the former defender should also be confident of another strong performance. England will start among the leading contenders to hoist the famous trophy.
The majority of Southgate's squad picks itself, but domestic form and injuries will also play a key role in his final decision.
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Projected England World Cup squad 2022
Southgate is likely to keep faith with the bulk of the squad that powered England to within touching distance of winning Euro 2 fc barcelona kit messi 020 last year, before their heart-breaking final defeat on penalties to Italy.
His starting defence and midfield rarely changed during the competition, and there appears to be little reason to alt psg kit x jordan er his starting XI plans at this stage.
However, a mixed return to Premier League action for some in 2021/22 has unsettled certain positions, with Manchester United trio Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford under the most significant pressure. Southgate will also likely not be afraid of including emerging young stars.
Southgate will be permitted to name an official preliminary list of 35-55 players up until Friday, October 21 with FIFA confirming final squads need to be submitted by no later than November 14.
Based on World Cup qualifiers and friendly rosters across the past year, these are the 34 names most likely to be on Southgate's preliminary list.
Position | Pla psg kit in dls 22 yer | Club | Age | Caps | 2022 World Cup Qualifiers |
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Goalkeeper | Jordan Pickford | Everton (ENG) | 28 | 45 | 4 |
Goalkeeper | Nick Pope | Newcastle United (ENG) | 30 | 10 | 3 |
Goalkeeper | Aaron Ramsdale | Arsenal (ENG) | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Goalkeeper | Dean Henderson | Nottingham Forest (ENG) | 25 | 1 | |
Defender | Reece James | Chelsea (ENG) | 22 | 15 | 5 |
Defender | Kyle Walker | Manchester City (ENG) | 32 | 70 | 6 |
Defender | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool (ENG) | 24 | 17 | 3 |
Defender | Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United (ENG) | 32 | 37 | 3 |
Defender | Ben White | Arsenal (ENG) | 25 | 4 | |
Defender | Luke Shaw | Manchester United (ENG) | 27 | 23 | 4 |
Defender | Ben Chilwell | Chelsea (ENG) | 25 | 17 | 5 |
Defender | Harry Maguire | Manchester United (ENG) | 29 | 48 | 6 |
Defender | John Stones | Manchester City (ENG) | 28 | 59 | 9 |
Defender | Marc Guehi | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 22 | 3 | 1 |
Defender | Conor Coady | Everton (ENG) | 29 | 10 | 4 |
Defender | Eric Dier | Tottenham (ENG) | 28 | 47 | |
Defender | Fikayo Tomori | AC MIlan (ITA) | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Midfielder | Declan Rice | West Ham United (ENG) | 23 | 34 | 5 |
Midfielder | Jude Bellingham | Borussia Dortmund (GER) | 19 | 17 | 4 |
Midfielder | Kalvin Phillips | Manchester City (ENG) | 26 | 23 | 7 |
Midfielder | Mason Mount | Chelsea (ENG) | 23 | 32 | 8 |
Midfielder | Jordan Henderson | Liverpool (ENG) | 32 | 70 | 4 |
Midfielder | James Ward-Pr leo messi jersey psg owse | Southampton (ENG) | 27 | 11 | 3 |
Midfielder | Conor Gallagher | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 22 | 4 | 1 |
Forward | Harry Kane | Tottenham (ENG) | 29 | 75 | 8 |
Forward | Raheem Sterling | Manchester City (ENG) | 79 | 19 | 7 |
Forward | Jack Grealish | Manchester City (ENG) | 27 | 24 | 6 |
Forward | Phil Foden | Manchester City (ENG) | 21 | 18 | 7 |
Forward | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal (ENG) | 21 | 20 | 5 |
Forward | Ivan Toney | Brentford (ENG) | 26 | ||
Forward | Tammy Abraham | AS Roma (ITA) | 25 | 11 | 4 |
Forward | Jarrod Bowen | West Ham United (ENG) | 25 | 4 | |
Forward | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United (ENG) | 24 | 46 | 3 |
Forward | Jadon Sancho | Manchester United (ENG) | 22 | 23 | 1 |
Final 26-man England World Cup roster
England will not play any pre-tournament friendlies ahead psg kit youth xl of the World Cup with Southgate basing his final squad pick on domestic, and previo messi kit sales us international form.
Here's a projected look at a possible 26-man list assuming all these players are fit and ready, which at this stage is far from certain.
Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps | 2022 World Cup Qualifiers |
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Goalkeeper | Jordan Pickford | Everton (ENG) | 28 | 45 | 4 |
Goalkeeper | Nick Pope | Newcastle United (ENG) | 30 | 10 | 3 |
Goalkeeper | Aaron Ramsdale | Arsenal (ENG) | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Defender | Reece James | Chelsea (ENG) | 22 | 15 | 5 |
Defender | Kyle Walker | Manchester City (ENG) | 32 | 70 | 6 |
Defender | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool (ENG) | 24 | 17 | 3 |
Defender | Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United (ENG) | 32 | 37 | 3 |
Defender | Ben White | Arsenal (ENG) | 25 | 4 | |
Defender | Luke Shaw | Manchester United (ENG) | 27 | 23 | 4 |
Defender | Ben Chilwell | Chelsea (ENG) | 25 | 17 | 5 |
Defender | Harry Maguire | Manchester United (ENG) | 29 | 48 | 6 |
Defender | John Stones | Manchester City (ENG) | 28 | 59 | 9 |
Defender | Eric Dier | Tottenham (ENG) | 28 | 47 | |
Midfielder | Declan Rice | West Ham United (ENG) | 23 | 34 | 5 |
Midfielder | Jude Bellingham | Borussia Dortmund (GER) | 19 | 17 | 4 |
Midfielder | Kalvin Phillips | Manchester City (ENG) | 26 | 23 | 7 |
Midfielder | Mason Mount | Chelsea (ENG) | 23 | 32 | 8 |
Midfielder | Jordan Henderson | Liverpool (ENG) | 32 | 70 | 4 |
Midfielder | Conor Gallagher | Crystal Palace (ENG) | 22 | 4 | 1 |
Forward | Harry Kane | Tottenham (ENG) | 29 | 75 | 8 |
Forward | Raheem Sterling | Manchester City (ENG) | 79 | 19 | 7 |
Forward | Jack Grealish | Manchester City (ENG) | 27 | 24 | 6 |
Forward | Phil Foden | Manchester City (ENG) | 21 | 18 | 7 |
Forward | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal (ENG) | 21 | 20 | 5 |
Forward | Tammy Abraham | AS Roma (ITA) | 25 | 11 | 4 |
Forward | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United (ENG) | 24 | 46 | 3 |
Goalkeeper
Everton star Jordan Pickford was an ever-present for England during their run to the semifinals and final 8 ball pool shirts of the last two major tournaments.
Penalty shootout heroics only boosted his status as Southgate's No.1, and despite missing the September UEFA Nations League games through injury, he remains first choice, with Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale as back up.
Defence
Southgate has an embarrassment of riches at full-back, however injury concerns over Kyle Walker and Reece James will influence his final plans, with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold back into contention after missing Euro 2020.
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Walker and James will both be included, if they can return to club action before the World Cup, but doubts persist over United skipper Maguire.
Maguire's struggles at United have not diminished his importance to Southgate, with John Stones a seemingly certain selection alongside him, in either a back four or a three-man defence.
Shaw impressed at Euro 2022, but he could be a major casualty if Southgate drafts Trippier in as a cover option at left-back.
Midfield
The defensive pivot of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips offered England a platform to build on at Euro 2020, and they are expected to continue that partnership in Qatar.
Jude Bellingham's rapid rise presents Southgate with an extra option but he has opted for caution over the Borussia Dortmund playmaker so far.
Depending on formation, Mason Mount is likely to start as the link man between midfield and attack, while the England boss has a decision to make over whether to take Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson or opt for a more energetic, younger option such as Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
Forwards
Captain Harry Kane is an undisputed starter for Southgate and he could break the England all-time goal record in Qatar.
Raheem Sterling's goals were crucial in Euro 2020, and he will stay in the starting XI if he maintains solid form at Chelsea, with Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish fighting for t messi jersey sold he other starting spot in an advanced attacking role.
Southgate is well stocked with wide options, but an alternative — more traditional — partner for Kane could be mo messi argentina jersey 2021 re of a challenge.
Tammy Abraham's impressive goal return in Serie A with Roma keeps him in the reckoning but a wildcard call for Brentford's Ivan Toney — called up for the first time for the September internationals — would give Southgate something extra, if Plan A needs to be tweaked.
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England projected starting lineup at World Cup 2022
(3-4-3): Pickford — Walker, Maguire, Stones — James, Phillips, Rice, Trippier — Sterling, Kane, Grealish
(4-2-3-1): Pickford — Walker, Maguire, Stones, Trippier — Phillips, Rice — Saka, Mount, Sterling — Kane
When is England World Cup squad announced?
Southgate is expected to announce his provisional squad for Qatar on October 20th or 21st.
That gives the England boss a month before the World Cup starts, and almost three weeks to meet the final deadline set by FIFA, which is on November 13.
How many players will be in England's World Cup squad?
World Cup rosters previously consisted of 23 players, including three goalkeepers, but FIFA have expanded squads to 26 for Qatar 2022, meaning Southgate has scope to include a few more bold calls in his selection.
The extra places allow for more experimentation, particularly in attacking areas, and may provide Southgate an opportunity to go with less-experienced options to offer a surprise factor in Qatar.
Alongside his final squad, Southgate is likely to name a standby list, as he did for Euro 2020.