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England's World Cup Squad: Pickford, Kane, Rice Set, Saka Unchallenged

Published April 1, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · The Guardian

England’s 2026 World Cup squad still being finalised, with Pickford and Kane firmly in goal and attack, Rice and Anderson set for midfield, and Saka the undisputed right‑wing.

England’s 2026 World Cup squad is still taking shape. Pickford remains the undisputed No.1, while Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson look certain to start in midfield, and Bukayo Saka is the clear right‑wing choice.

Only half of the 26 spots appear nailed‑on, and some players benefited from missing the Uruguay and Japan games. Jude Bellingham’s hopes of grabbing the No.10 spot were dashed by other challengers who failed to impress against Japan and Uruguay.

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