The England World Cup squad has been announced with Gareth Southgate making some big calls ahead of the tournament in Qatar.
The England boss’ 26-man squad was announced on Thursday afternoon, and there are some notable omissions in the squad despite several stars missing out due to injury.
The big winners were Leicester City’s James Maddison and Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson, whose recent form saw them earn a place in the squad.
However, West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, Brentford striker Ivan Toney, and James Ward-Prowse miss out, as do defensive duo Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi, while fellow former Chelsea academy graduate Tammy Abraham’s poor domestic form in Serie A has cost him a place too.
The Three Lions face Iran in their Group B opener on November 21st, before games against Wales and the USA.Â
2022 England World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Defenders: Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Eric Dier (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Conor Coady (Everton), Ben White (Arsenal), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)
Forwards: James Maddison (Leicester), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
