England's 2026 World Cup Squad: Tuchel's 26-Man Roster Revealed
Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, with a mix of established stars, emerging talents, and surprise selections. The squad features shock call-ups for Ivan Toney and Djed Spence, while Trent Alexander-Arnold misses out. Marcus Rashford, who has been in fine form after a loan spell at Barcelona, is included. Here is a detailed look at each player.
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford (Everton, 32, 82 caps) – The vocal Everton shot-stopper holds the record for consecutive England clean sheets. Known for his intense personality, Pickford once revealed he would have been a motocross rider if not a footballer.
Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace, 29, 4 caps) – Henderson has impressed since joining Palace, helping them win the FA Cup. He credits his success to a lucky cap and enjoys the rice pudding served at England camps.
James Trafford (Manchester City, 23, 1 cap) – After a stellar season with Burnley, Trafford returned to City. Growing up on a Cumbrian farm, he once helped with sheep herding. His move to City at age 12 made local headlines.
Defenders
Dan Burn (Newcastle, 34, 6 caps) – Released by Newcastle as a child, Burn worked at Asda before making it professionally. He lost a finger in a fence accident but persevered, eventually returning to Newcastle in 2022.
Marc Guéhi (Manchester City, 25, 27 caps) – The Ivorian-born defender moved to City from Palace in January. A devout Christian, he sees his career as part of God's plan and dreams of becoming a WWE wrestler.
Reece James (Chelsea, 26, 22 caps) – A Chelsea academy product, James initially hated playing right-back but now excels there. He and his sister Lauren are the first brother-sister duo to play senior football for England.
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa, 28, 18 caps) – Konsa has a "blessed" tattoo as a reminder of his tough upbringing. He made his England debut in 2024 and has been a solid presence for Villa.
Tino Livramento (Newcastle, 21, 5 caps) – After a serious ACL injury, Livramento rebuilt his career and moved to Newcastle. He is nothing like the flamboyant Tino Asprilla, despite fans' chants.
Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City, 21, 3 caps) – A rapid riser through City's academy, O'Reilly remains grounded, still going to Tesco with his mum. His mother's belief in him has been a driving force.
Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen, 23, 1 cap) – Quansah left Liverpool for Leverkusen in a £30m deal and scored on his Bundesliga debut. A buy-back clause could see him return to Anfield.
Djed Spence (Tottenham, 24, 4 caps) – Spence keeps a mental note of doubters, including former manager Neil Warnock. He became the first Muslim to play for England's senior men's team.
John Stones (Manchester City, 31, 87 caps) – The Barnsley Beckenbauer has won everything with City. Despite his cultured style, he insists he can do the dirty work when needed.
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, 23, 7 caps) – After considering Scotland, Anderson chose England. A product of Wallsend Boys Club, he moved to Forest in 2024.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, 22, 46 caps) – The Stourbridge star has become a global icon, with deals including Louis Vuitton and Skims. He arrived at Birmingham training in school uniform at 14.
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal, 27, 16 caps) – Eze joined boyhood club Arsenal in 2025 but has struggled for form. A keen chess player, he draws resilience from his faith.
Jordan Henderson (Brentford, 35, 89 caps) – After a controversial Saudi stint, Henderson returned to English football with Brentford. He drove to Berlin to watch England in the Euro 2024 final.
Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United, 21, 12 caps) – Mainoo's World Cup hopes seemed slim until a managerial change at United. He revived his form under Michael Carrick and started the Euro 2024 final.
Declan Rice (Arsenal, 27, 72 caps) – The most expensive British player at £105m, Rice was released by Chelsea as a youth. He modelled at London Fashion Week in 2024.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa, 23, 13 caps) – Loan spells in the lower leagues shaped Rogers. He describes himself as a "geek for football knowledge."
Forwards
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle, 25, 17 caps) – Released by Liverpool as a child, Gordon joined Newcastle in 2023. He reads motivational books to build resilience.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, 32, 112 caps) – Kane finally won a club trophy with Bayern in 2025. He overcame early loan struggles at Norwich and Leicester to become England's all-time top scorer.
Noni Madueke (Arsenal, 24, 10 caps) – Madueke moved to PSV to get first-team experience, then joined Chelsea and later Arsenal. He believes looking good leads to playing well.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United, 28, 70 caps) – An MBE-holder and campaigner, Rashford has found form after a loan at Barcelona. He cites managerial changes at United as a reason for inconsistency.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, 24, 48 caps) – Saka's name means "adds to happiness" in Nigerian. He enjoys reading and found inspiration in Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, 30, 20 caps) – Watkins scored the dramatic winner to send England to the Euro 2024 final. His pre-match ritual includes heavy hip-hop music.
Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli, 30, 7 caps) – The surprise inclusion, Toney moved to Saudi Arabia in 2024. He claims the Saudi league is on par with the Premier League, which may have helped his case.
