The 2022 FIFA World Cup is nearly here but the small matter of naming England’s squad remains for Gareth Southgate, with the tournament kicking off next week.
Contrary to previous 23-man squads, Southgate will be allowed to name 26 players this year due to the unprecedented mid-season format.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Tottenham’s Harry Kane will no doubt be two of the first names on the list, while Chelsea’s Reece James faces a race against time to return to full fitness after picking up a knee injury in the Champions League.
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The concerning shortage at right-back has led to calls for the inclusion of Ben White, who has been instrumental in the Gunners’ impressive start to the season.
Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen are also set for a nervous wait to see if they have done enough to earn a place on the plane.
Question marks still hang over several other names including Kyle Walker, kalvin Phillips and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they continue to recover from injury, with the latter picking up a knock at the weekend.
Some tough decisions await Southgate today, but when exactly is the squad announcement taking place? football.london explains.
When is the England squad announced?
Southgate is expected to confirm his official England World Cup squad on Thursday, November 10, despite the deadline being three days later on November 13.
Coverage of the squad announcement is set to get underway from 12pm UK time, so make sure you are on your lunch break! The squad is expected to be formally announced at 2pm.
The live football.london blog will be providing all of the major updates and developments coming out of the England camp on our website, meaning you won’t miss a thing.
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