That’s that then. For all the speculation and column inches devoted to Gareth Southgate’s potential picks for Qatar, the headline call is that James Maddison has been selected due to his fine recent Premier League form.
But what else did we expect? We could almost have predicted every one of Southgate's final 26 players for Qatar weeks ago. Strong and stable may not be a motto that sits particularly well with the government but it’s one that suits Southgate to a tee.
Creativity doesn’t win World Cups. But an abundance of defensive options might just do and who can argue on the back of Southgate’s previous tournament performances?
But what if the England squad selection had not been in the hands of Gareth but yours instead?
How would you shake it up to ensure the Three Lions deliver on their undoubted promise in the Middle East? Would there have been a place for Sancho? Would Ivan Toney have got the nod for one of the striker berths and would Kalvin Phillips have been anywhere near your 26?
Pick your alternative England squad for Qatar below and share it with your friends to show that you have 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...
