England's World Cup squad confirmed:
Southgate names Trent Alexander-
Arnold in 23-man team
May 16, 2018 14:03:53 Main
The Three Lions coach has opted to drop
both Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere as he
selects his 23-man squad that will travel to
Russia this summer
Gareth Southgate has announced his final
23-man England squad for the World Cup,
with high-profile absentees including
Adam Lallana, Jack Wilshere, Joe Hart and
Ryan Bertrand.
Former first-choice goalkeeper Hart has
been dropped from the squad following
poor form at West Ham for Burnley's Nick
Pope , while Arsenal midfielder Wilshere
has also been omitted from the group that
will travel to Russia.
Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland are the
other goalkeepers in the squad.
Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand is a
surprise exclusion from the defensive line,
though Liverpool youngster Trent
Alexander-Arnold has been handed his
first senior England call-up after a
sensational season following his hand in
helping the Reds reach the Champions
League final.
Southgate has opted to go with John
Stones , Kieran Trippier , Kyle Walker ,
Gary Cahill , Harry Maguire , Danny Rose ,
Phil Jones , and Ashley Young for his
defensive options.
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Seventeen-year-old Fulham starlet Ryan
Sessegnon has not been selected for the
squad despite a stunning season with the
Championship side.
Jordan Henderson is likely to anchor the
midfield, with Dele Alli , Eric Dier and
Raheem Sterling also selected. Adam
Lallana failed to make the cut following his
recent fitness issues, while Jesse Lingard ,
Fabian Delph and Ashley Young will also
form the heart of the Three Lions squad.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will once
again lead the England line, and is tipped to
be captain, with support from Jamie
Vardy, Danny Welbeck and Marcus
Rashford , at the expense of
Bournemouth's Jermain Defoe.
England's World Cup 2018 squad in full
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope,
Jack Butland
Defenders: Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier,
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gary Cahill, Danny
Rose, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Phil
Jones, Ashley Young
Midfielders: Eric Dier, Fabian Delph, Jordan
Henderson, Dele Alli, Ruben Loftus-Cheek,
Raheem Sterling, Jesse Lingard
Forwards: Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Marcus
Rashford, Danny Welbeck
England will begin their Group G campaign
against Tunisia on June 18, before fixtures
against Panama on June 24 and Belgium
on June 28.
Expectations aren't high for the Three
Lions although favourable Group H
opponents in the last 16 - Colombia,
Poland, Senegal or Japan - could offer a
potential quarter-final berth, where
Germany or Brazil would likely await.
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