A look at some big selection decisions facing Thomas Tuchel before the World Cup, through the lens of the betting markets.

Thomas Tuchel will announce the England squad for the World Cup 2026 on Friday

As Thomas Tuchel prepares to name his World Cup squad, we asked our writers to work out who they would take if they were England manager

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

The Three Lions are finalising plans for this summer’s 2026 World Cup, but first Thomas Tuchel must cut his options down to just 26 players before travelling to the USA for a tilt…

Here we are then, at the gates of North America, 26 Englishmen tasked with winning a football tournament on 19 July. Cue two months of febrile debate, anxiety and at the end of it…

A look at some big selection decisions facing Thomas Tuchel before the World Cup, through the lens of the betting markets.

Build the England team you'd send to the 2026 World Cup, and see how your picks compare to our experts and other readers.

With several positions still up for grabs and injuries, form and fitness all under scrutiny, we’re asking readers to make the biggest selection calls facing Thomas Tuchel before…

Thomas Tuchel has plenty of big decisions to make before naming his squad to take to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer

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Thomas Tuchel is about to unveil his 26-man England squad for the World Cup

The back-to-back European Championship runners-up are among the favourites to triumph in North America.

England's squad is expected to be named on later this week and there are plenty of defenders in the shortlist ahead of Thomas Tuchel's announcement

Thomas Tuchel's biggest headache in the squad selection process will be who features in support of the usual suspects during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Several high-profile England players have agonisingly missed out on the World Cup over the years

While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and features some big calls

Follow live updates as Thomas Tuchel announces his England squad for the 2026 World Cup

Who will make it into England’s 26-player squad for the World Cup? Join our writers now

Tuchel aims to build a balanced 26-player squad with clear roles. Some big names will miss out on the World Cup.

The Three Lions are finalising plans for this summer’s 2026 World Cup, but first Thomas Tuchel must cut his options down to just 26 players before travelling to the USA for a tilt…