England’s men’s team head to the World Cup aiming to end their 60-year wait for a major tournament victory. Under former manager Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions reached the semi-finals in 2018 and finished as runners-up in the last two European Championships.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel oversaw an excellent qualifying campaign, with England becoming the first European side to win eight qualifiers without conceding a goal. However, confidence was dented by two underwhelming performances in March’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
Tuchel has selected a 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament. All statistics are accurate as of 9 June. The squad includes a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, with the final roster confirmed ahead of the competition.
This guide profiles each player selected, providing key stats and background. England will be hoping to build on recent tournament successes and finally end their long wait for glory on the world stage.
