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Newcastle United trio Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson handed England World Cup boost

Newcastle United's England international trio of Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson have had their 2022 World Cup pursuits boosted after FIFA confirmed the approval of 26-man squads for the competition.

While 23-man squads were previously used for the World Cup and European Championships, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the expansion of squads for international tournaments.

Now, Gareth Southgate will be able to name a 26-man England squad for Qatar 2022, with up to 15 substitutes allowed on the bench, meaning no player misses out on a World Cup match day this winter.

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