Gareth Southgate will decide all those players who will feature in upcoming events. There will be a lot of changes in England's formation and players. Only some of the players will remain same. England got a lot of talent who are capable to handle their national duty. But only 23-man squad will be decided. Many players will be left over when England will take off to Russia.
Having shared the No1 jersey against Netherlands and Italy, Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland are clearly Southgate's top two when it comes to goalkeeper options. Ahead of them in defence, England regulars Kyle Walker, Danny Rose and John Stones will be on the plane to Russia, with Kieran Trippier now filling a key position at right wing-back in Southgate's favoured 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 formations.
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Set to round-off his meteoric rise with a World Cup finals appearance, Rashford is slowly establishing himself as Southgate’s first-choice wide forward on the left flank.
Not without his weaknesses, and not assured of his place week-in week-out at Manchester City, but a player that Southgate and England seem willing to invest their time.
Back-up to Kane but offers an exciting ‘plan B’ that, if utilised properly, could play to England’s strengths and take others by surprise.
Southgate’s first-choice left-back while Rose is unavailable and will keep his place in the squad if the Tottenham man returns.
Joe Hart
There may be questions over whether he should still be England’s No 1, but Southgate is not the one asking them.
Jack Butland
Back from a long injury lay-off and currently Hart’s deputy, though that could change before June.
Harry Kane
Simply England’s best and most important player, Kane could well be Southgate’s full-time captain by the time the tournament comes around.
Barring a spate of middle-fingered salutes, Alli is assured of a place in the squad for Russia, though Southgate must work on extracting the best out of his partnership with club team-mate Kane.
Jordan Henderson
Yet to convince many in an England shirt but as one of Southgate’s two regular captains, he seems certain of a spot in the final 23-man squad.
The subject of some largely unfair criticism at last year’s European Championships, Sterling is a player worth showing patience to. England’s most naturally-gifted wide man.
Eric Dier
Dier’s international form has been somewhat patchy of late but, having emerged as the side’s fulcrum two years ago, he remains an important player.
Phil Jones
Hailed as England’s “best defender” by Southgate last month, only fitness issues may prevent him from appearing at his second major international tournament.
Kyle Walker
On his day one of Europe’s most effective full-backs. Since Euro 2016, Walker has seen off competition to become England’s outstanding right-back choice.
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Gary Cahill
Another member of the old guard in a young squad, his experience at the back is valued even if his place in the starting line-up could come under threat.
Adam Lallana
Yet to appear for Liverpool this season while he recovers from a thigh injury, but will be important if Southgate intends for England to press the opposition from the front.
Danny Rose
A certain starter if fit and firing by June but his long, mysterious injury lay-off casts a slight doubt over his status at Tottenham and whether he will be ready in time.
Jordan Pickford
Viewed as the long-term competitor to Butland for the No 1 shirt, Pickford is highly-rated within the set-up but could miss out to one of the more senior ‘keepers.
Fraser Forster
One of the “more senior ‘keepers” in question, Forster has experience of playing second and third fiddle, having travelled as a reserve to both Brazil and France under Roy Hodgson.
Michael Keane
Vying for one, maybe two vacant centre-back places. Needs to prove he can impress in a team with the all-round solidity of old club Burnley.
Jake Livermore
Something of a regular now under Southgate and likely to stay that way unless new alternatives in central midfield emerge.
Jesse Lingard
A useful player, as seen by his bright cameo against Slovenia on Thursday, but could suffer from competition for places and a lack of regular playing time at club level.
Jermain Defoe
Re-called during the March internationals following his goals for Sunderland, the veteran will need to regain that form before the summer in order to earn inclusion.
Harry Maguire
A physical presence capable of carrying the ball out and defending with strength, Maguire could be a useful option when England are under the kosh.
Daniel Sturridge
At the start of the last World Cup, Sturridge looked likely to lead the line for England long-term, but injuries have reduced him to a bit-part player at Anfield.
Danny Welbeck
Operated in a similar role to Rashford when a regular under Hodgson, Welbeck has now been surpassed by his fellow Mancunian.
Fabian Delph
A surprise selection in Southgate’s latest squad, Delph is another whose status has been elevated by a lack of central midfielders. May only receive limited game-time at Manchester City and even then, it might come at full-back.
Kieran Trippier
The Tottenham full-back has emerged as Walker’s deputy over the last few months with Nathaniel Clyne out of the picture, but his minutes at club level are at risk from Serge Aurier.
At risk
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Perennially named in England squads but in need of a good season at new club Liverpool, having endured a difficult first month.
Chris Smalling
Not first-choice under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United currently and now has significant competition in the international ranks. At risk of missing out.
Theo Walcott
Having sat on the sidelines as a 17-year-old in 2006, Walcott is still waiting for his first World Cup appearance. Needs to impress at Arsenal if he is to force his way in.
Nathaniel Clyne
Out for the foreseeable future with a back injury, the Liverpool full-back will have to hope he can regain his spot off Trippier, whose playing time may be limited at Tottenham.
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