While prime ministers come and go like Watford bosses, Gareth Southgate remains a reassuring constant. Free from scandal and always toeing the party line, England in his hands are the very epitome of strong and stable.
We can almost predict every one of his final 26 players for Qatar, with late injuries the only potential spanner in the works. But what if the England squad selection was not in the hands of Gareth but yours?
How would you shake it up to ensure the Three Lions deliver on their undoubted promise in the Middle East? Would there be a place for James Maddison? Would Ivan Toney get the nod for one of the striker berths and would Harry Maguire be anywhere near your 26?
Pick your England squad for Qatar below and share it with your friends to show you’ve got what it takes to take the Three Lions all the way - or at least until the inevitable penalty shootout defeat...
Once you have picked your squad, get involved in the England squad debate in the comments section below...
