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Paul Okey

Six England stars unlikely to be around in 2026 as they face last-chance World Cup saloon

England head to Qatar with a squad set to average around 26 years of age, up from 25.5 at Russia but still some way below the 2010 squad which came in at ageing 28.5.

It will be a first World Cup for the likes of Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden. However, despite the relative youthfulness of the travelling party, the 2022 edition looks likely to be a final shot at World Cup glory for a number of the Three Lions squad.

We pick out six players for whom this is probably their last chance to bring it home...

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