Summary

  • Your views: Who makes your England World Cup squad after perfection qualifying campaign?

  • England beat Albania 2-0 to make it eight wins out of eight in qualifying, without conceding a goal

  • Attention now turns to Thomas Tuchel's squad decisions as England prepare for next year's tournament

  • Have your say on who should be on the plane next summer - your thoughts on the goalkeepers, the defenders, the midfielders, the forwards

  • Who will play as the first-choice number 10 - Bellingham, Rogers, Foden?

  • Tuchel says 'we are about standards' after Jude Bellingham's unhappy reaction to being substituted in the 84th minute

  • The Real Madrid midfielder, who had already been booked, gesticulated with his arms that he did not want to be substituted

Who makes your England World Cup squad?

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Written by Ben Ramsdale, Joe Rindl, Elizabeth Botcherby & Sean Byrne.

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    Ezri Konsa, if he hadn't picked up a knock yesterday he would have broken 115 year old record for the most consecutive wins as a defender for England. Keeps getting overlooked by pundits for some reason.

    Mark

  2. Who makes your squad - Harry Maguire

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    • England caps: 64 (0 under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Despite being a mainstay for England under previous manager Gareth Southgate, Harry Maguire is yet to appear for the Three Lions under Thomas Tuchel. His last international appearance came in September 2024.
    • What about his club form this season? He has made nine appearances in all competitions so far this season for Manchester United and scored two goals, most notably the winner against Liverpool at Anfield.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

  3. Who makes your squad - Reece James

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    • England caps: 22 (6 under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Withdrew from October's internationals due but played the full 90 minutes against Serbia. A player of the "highest quality," said Tuchel in March.
    • What about his club form this season? Featured in all 11 of Chelsea's league matches, starting seven - a consistent start for the injury-prone skipper.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

  4. Who makes your squad - Tino Livramento

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    • England caps: 3 (two under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Tino Livramento was handed his senior debut by interim boss Lee Carsley and has since gone on to feature twice more under Thomas Tuchel. He was absent with injury from the games in October and November.
    • What about his club form this season? Livramento has made eight appearances in all competitions for Newcastle so far this season but hasn't featured since the end of September due to a knee injury. Until picking up that issue, he had started every Premier League game in 2025-26 for Eddie Howe.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

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    Please can Utd fans stop pushing for Harry Maguire. He is a brilliant low block defender but in a high line, simply isn’t good enough. Luckily Tuchel sees this even if Utd fans don’t.

    Simon

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    Arsenal's England defenders need to find a way to get minutes - on their day, Lewis-Skelly and Ben White both start for England, but they haven't managed to get game time this season. Not sure White's situation with the manager but he should be in the question IMO

    Tom

  7. Who makes your squad - Myles Lewis-Skelly

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    • England caps: Six (all under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Myles Lewis-Skelly was handed his senior England debut in what was Tuchel's first game as England manager in March. He scored in that game and has since gone on to appear six times for the German.
    • What about his club form this season? The left-back has found starts harder to come by this year in a strong Arsenal side. He has featured 12 times for the Gunners in all competitions but has started just four of those games.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

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    100% Jordan Henderson. Even having him around the squad will be a massive bonus. Looks completely at home if called upon to defend a lead in the knockout stages.

    Ant

  9. Yep, start getting ready all.

    To be fair I'd say Henderson's stock has really risen this season, in my head anyway.

    And we've had loads of pro Hendo messages coming in so far today.

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    Let's prepare for the next wave of Jordan Henderson bashing (coming up in the next hour).

    Ian

  11. Who makes your squad - Jarrell Quansah

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    • England caps: 1 (under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Jarrell Quansah was handed his senior debut by Tuchel in the most recent fixture against Albania. He played all 90 minutes of that game at right-back and was praised by the manager afterwards for his performance.
    • What about his club form this season? He has played 13 times in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen, all of which have seen him deployed as a centre-back. He has also chipped in with two goals.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

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    How Harry Maguire hasn't got a call is crazy to me! Been consistently one of the best English CB's for years. Definitely deserves a spot on the plane now he is fit.

    Jamie

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    If Toney is fit and firing i would definitely take him over Solanke, Watkins etc. Maybe take Welbeck as well. Showing good form and can finish and can also perform on the big stage. Done it many times for arsenal and United.

    Junaied

  14. Who makes your squad - Nico O'Reilly

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    • England caps: 2 (both under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Nico O'Reilly was handed his international debut in the recent November qualifiers and started both games at left-back for Thomas Tuchel's side. The 20-year-old grasped the opportunity with both hands and looks to have given himself a real shot at making that position his own.
    • What about his club form this season? O'Reilly has featured in all but one of City's games in the Premier League this season and has become a regular starter at left-back since Rayan Ait-Nouri picked up an injury in the opening weeks of the campaign.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

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    Each player being considered will have their supporters and detractors. England are in the lucky position of having feasible options for every role. Except one. It’s not often we have been able to say that. So it’s Kane plus 3 keepers and 19 outfield players of your choice!

    Keith

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    Definitely NOT Eze! Forget the goal... look at how many times he gives the ball away... or breaks down attacks!!! If Kane gets injured we have no other options, if he stays fit we have a chance.

    Deebo

  17. Who makes your squad - Dan Burn

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    • England caps: 5 (5 under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Handed his international debut aged 32 against Albania in March and yet to concede in an England shirt. Partnered Ezri Konsa in three of his four starts.
    • What about his club form this season? Started all 16 matches in all competitions and a Newcastle cult hero.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

  18. Thanks Andrew. Assume your "nothing too exciting" comment is about England's performances during the qualifiers and not a reference to this live text.

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    Nothing too exciting. Still doesn’t know his best team and the World Cup itself is different gravy. Hopefully we can progress to the later stages but win it, No. If Kane gets injured we have no other options, if he stays fit we have a chance.

    Andrew

  20. Who makes your squad - Marc Guehi

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    • England caps: 26 (four under Tuchel)
    • How's he done under Tuchel? Guehi has started three England games this season, but injuries have prevented him from making any appearances this international break.
    • What about his club form this season? After nearly joining Liverpool in the summer Guehi has continued his fine form at Crystal Palace and remains a fan favourite.

    Would he make your England World Cup squad? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.