Summary
Chief football writer Phil McNulty discusses his picks for the England squad going to the World Cup. England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, needs to select 26 players for the tournament. Names like Jordan Pickford, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka are expected to be part of the final team.
Key Facts
- England recently played friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan.
- Coach Thomas Tuchel will choose 26 players for the World Cup.
- The World Cup starts on June 17 in Arlington, Texas, with England's first match against Croatia.
- Phil McNulty suggests players like Jordan Pickford as goalkeeper and Harry Kane as striker.
- Players like Reece James and Marc Guehi are likely choices for defenders.
- Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are predicted to play key roles in midfield.
- The selection process follows the overall performance in recent friendlies.
