{"id":25685,"date":"2022-11-11T14:42:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T13:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1736727"},"modified":"2022-11-11T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T14:00:40","slug":"meet-the-england-squad-your-guide-to-the-three-lions-at-world-cup-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-england-squad-your-guide-to-the-three-lions-at-world-cup-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the England squad: Your guide to the Three Lions at World Cup 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Alex Harris\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 11 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The speculation and chatter is over. Gareth Southgate provided few shocks with his 26-man England squad for the World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Most of the group that took the Three Lions to within a whisker of lifting the European Championship last year are back for another crack at silverware including captain Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice.<\/p>\n

There are a few surprise inclusions, with James Maddison jetting off to Qatar as part of the travelling contingent despite only featuring once for England, in 2019.<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you a player-by-player guide to help you get to know the England World Cup squad.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jordan Pickford (Everton)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jordan Pickford<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

England\u2019s undisputed number one having impressed between the sticks at the last World Cup before keeping five clean sheets at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n

Pickford, 28, was handed his Three Lions debut by Southgate and has emerged as one of the manager\u2019s most trusted lieutenants on the field thanks to his neat footwork and shot-stopping ability.<\/p>\n

Nick Pope (Newcastle United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Nick Pope<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 30-year-old former Burnley goalkeeper is enjoying a super season in the net at St James\u2019 Park but is unlikely to add to his 10 caps in Qatar.<\/p>\n

Pope was handed the gloves by Southgate for England\u2019s most recent fixtures against Italy and Germany in September \u2013 because Pickford was injured \u2013 but playing out from the back is not among his strengths.<\/p>\n

Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Aaron Ramsdale<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A key member of the Mikel Arteta revolution at the Emirates Stadium, the 24-year-old goalkeeper has only amassed three caps for England, the last of which was June\u2019s heavy UEFA Nations League defeat against Hungary.<\/p>\n

The fact Ramsdale, 24, warmed the bench for September\u2019s round of international fixtures suggests he is heading to Qatar as the Three Lions\u2019 third choice.<\/p>\n

Defenders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Conor Coady (Everton, on loan from Wolves)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Conor Coady<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 29-year-old central defender has plenty of experience playing in a back three \u2013 one of Southgate\u2019s favoured formations \u2013 and his influence in the dressing room makes him a handy squad member.<\/p>\n

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Eric Dier<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Dier, 28, famously scored England\u2019s winning penalty in the last-16 shootout with Colombia at the last World Cup in Russia, but the Tottenham defender has only just regained his place in Southgate\u2019s squad after an 18-month exile.<\/p>\n

Harry Maguire (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Harry Maguire<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

One of the most controversial selections due to his struggles at club level, 29-year-old Maguire has been a key figure for England under Southgate so it\u2019s hardly a surprise that he\u2019s on the plane.<\/p>\n

Impressive performances for England at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020 show he can mix it on the biggest stage. Cue the usual moans from his critics when he\u2019s named in the starting XI against Iran.<\/p>\n

John Stones (Manchester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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John Stones<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Another core member of the team that took England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and Euro 2020 final, centre-back Stones brings a touch of flair to the defence with his passing range and ability to play in a back three and back four.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old has had a disrupted season for City due to fitness niggles and he\u2019s also been playing out of position at right-back due to team-mate Kyle Walker\u2019s recent absence.<\/p>\n

Ben White (Arsenal)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Ben White<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Another integral member of Arsenal\u2019s Premier League title charge, the cultured central defender has added another string to his bow by seamlessly transitioning into a right-back for the Gunners this term.<\/p>\n

White, 25, faces a challenge to add to his four caps due to the depth of competition at the back but he heads to Qatar as, arguably, the most in-form defender in the pack.<\/p>\n

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The critics have been laser focused on the attacking right-back this season due to his defensive mistakes but he\u2019s made the cut, perhaps thanks to the enforced absence of Reece James.<\/p>\n

Alexander-Arnold, 25, has failed to nail down a regular role under Southgate but his forward-thinking instincts and dead-ball delivery makes him a useful option.<\/p>\n

Luke Shaw (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Luke Shaw<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

After a shaky start to the season that saw the left-back briefly lose his place to Tyrell Malacia in the Manchester United team, Shaw now appears to be a nailed-on starter for England at the World Cup after rival Ben Chilwell was ruled out with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old\u2019s international career has had its ups and downs. He was the youngest player to appear at the 2014 World Cup, but failed to make the cut in 2018, before scoring in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.<\/p>\n

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kieran Trippier<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 32-year-old full-back is like a fine wine \u2013 he just gets better with age!<\/p>\n

Trippier is on a roll with the Magpies thanks to his knack for set-pieces and sound defensive mind. He looks to be a nailed-on starter for England\u2019s opening fixture against Iran and the fact he can also play at left-back is an added bonus.<\/p>\n

Kyle Walker (Manchester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kyle Walker<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Manchester City flyer appears to have won his race against time to prove his fitness after groin surgery but competition for the right-back slot is intense.<\/p>\n

Walker, 32, played on the right-hand side of a back three in Russia 2018 so his tactical flexibility is a plus but his lack of match fitness is a cause for concern.<\/p>

Midfielders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jude Bellingham<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Potentially the ace in the pack for England thanks to his dynamic displays for Borussia Dortmund, the 19-year-old has firmly established himself as Declan Rice\u2019s partner in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n

Bellingham is one of the most exciting prospects in the world and has already proven his worth in the Champions League so a fine winter on the international stage cannot be ruled out.<\/p>\n

Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Conor Gallagher<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Arguably the wildcard pick, the 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder adds energy and effort to the engine room but has limited experience for England with just four caps to his name.<\/p>\n

Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jordan Henderson<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

An experienced head in an area of the squad that\u2019s brimming with youth, the Liverpool skipper is a reliable figure without being too flash.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unlikely he\u2019ll be starting in the midfield double pivot over Bellingham or Rice but Henderson, 32, could be called from the bench to see out games.<\/p>\n

Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kalvin Phillips<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

England\u2019s breakout star at last year\u2019s Euros, 26-year-old Phillips was sweating over his place on the plane after suffering a shoulder injury in September from which he has only just returned to fitness.<\/p>\n

Declan Rice (West Ham)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Declan Rice<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

West Ham skipper Rice forms one half of the team\u2019s engine in midfield and has that crucial tournament experience having played in all seven of England\u2019s matches at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old will be making his World Cup bow in Qatar but has emerged as one of Southgate\u2019s most trusted generals on the pitch thanks to his all-action, ball-winning style.<\/p>\n

Mason Mount (Chelsea)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Mason Mount<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A Southgate favourite thanks to his work rate, flexibility and attacking intent, a lot of the creative burden in midfield is likely to fall on 23-year-old Mount\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n

The Chelsea ace has yet to hit the heights of previous seasons at club level but he\u2019s one of a number of players in the party comfortable switching between formations.<\/p>

Forwards<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Phil Foden (Manchester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Phil Foden<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

One of the most exciting players of his generation, Foden, 22, has struggled to translate his consistently excellent form at club level onto the international scene.<\/p>\n

You suspect he\u2019ll be champing at the bit for the World Cup after making little impact at Euro 2020 before missing the final through injury.<\/p>\n

Jack Grealish (Manchester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Jack Grealish<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The nation\u2019s darling at last year\u2019s Euros, Grealish, 27, has the silky skills and pizzazz you want from a winger but he\u2019s failed to nail down a regular spot in the England team under Southgate.<\/p>\n

An exciting plan B off the bench? Perhaps, but the time has come for the \u00a3100 million man to add goals and assists to his game and Qatar could be his chance to shine.<\/p>\n

James Maddison (Leicester City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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James Maddison<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

You could almost feel the nation\u2019s excitement for the World Cup increase a notch or two when it was confirmed that 25-year-old Maddison had forced his way back into the England squad.<\/p>\n

The attacking midfield maestro has hit a combined 30 goals and assists in the Premier League since the start of last season, with only Harry Kane registering more, but he\u2019s been absent from the international scene for three years.<\/p>\n

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Bukayo Saka<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It\u2019s a credit to the 21-year-old\u2019s strength of character that he\u2019s bounced back from the heartbreak of missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout with Italy to become one of the leading lights in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

It was never in doubt that Saka would be named in England\u2019s World Cup squad and you\u2019d fancy that he\u2019ll be a regular on the team sheet in Qatar. This could be his moment.<\/p>\n

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Harry Kane<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The captain. The first name on the team sheet. The main man in attack. Kane has plenty of World Cup pedigree having won the Golden Boot in Russia four years ago with six tournament goals.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old Tottenham striker is also just three strikes away from breaking Wayne Rooney\u2019s England goalscoring record so he heads to Qatar with an extra incentive.<\/p>\n

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Marcus Rashford<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

A year and a bit on from his last cap \u2013 a cameo appearance before missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final \u2013 the Manchester United hotshot has returned to the fold and his flexibility will prove useful.<\/p>\n

After a slump in form over the last 12 months, Rashford, 25, is back in the groove having been revitalised at Old Trafford by the appointment of Erik ten Hag. United\u2019s benefit could be England\u2019s gain.<\/p>\n

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Raheem Sterling<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Incredibly, Sterling will be competing at a fifth major tournament for England \u2013 a testament to his longevity and consistency on the international stage.<\/p>\n

A surprise switch from Manchester City to Chelsea has yet to really pay dividends for the 27-year-old, who scored three goals at last summer\u2019s Euros, however.<\/p>\n

Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Callum Wilson<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 30-year-old goes to Qatar as the second-choice striker behind Kane, but will fancy his chances of adding to his four caps as he\u2019s in red-hot form for high-flying Newcastle, with six goals in 10 Premier League appearances this term.<\/p>\n

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