Sports10/15/2025The Guardian

On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up | Jacob Steinberg

On the plane or the sofa? How England’s 2026 World Cup squad is shaping up | Jacob Steinberg

The article discusses the potential composition of England's 2026 World Cup squad, with more than half of the 26 places already seemingly secured. Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed goalkeeper, having broken Gordon Banks's record for consecutive England clean sheets. Defensively, John Stones is expected to start, with Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, and Dan Burn also in contention for the center-back positions. The left-back position is more uncertain, but Reece James is set to feature at right-back, provided he stays healthy. The article suggests that while the defensive lineup is relatively established, some big names could still be at risk of missing out on the World Cup squad as the tournament looms.

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