England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to name his 26-man World Cup squad on Friday, with several positions still fiercely contested. While Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice appear locked in as starters, battles are raging across the pitch for the remaining places.
At full-back, fitness and form are key considerations. Reece James's injury record is a concern, while Tino Livramento has pushed his case. On the left, breakout star Nico O'Reilly and Newcastle's Lewis Hall are vying for the nod.
Midfield presents an even more complex puzzle. Elliot Anderson has emerged as Tuchel's preferred defensive midfielder, but Adam Wharton and Kobbie Mainoo remain in contention. Further forward, attacking riches abound, with Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Phil Foden competing for central roles behind Kane, while Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford battle on the left.
Tuchel has spent recent weeks travelling across the country watching contenders in person as he finalises his plans. The squad will travel to the USA, Canada and Mexico for this summer's tournament.
Fans are invited to make their own selections in two position-by-position selector games, comparing picks with other readers in the comments section.
