Overview

• England have qualified for 2026 with Tuchel winning every competitive game without conceding since January, despite a lone friendly defeat to Senegal.
• Jordan Pickford remains the clear No 1, Declan Rice is viewed as a lock in midfield, and John Stones leads a defence where Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and Dan Burn are strongly in contention.
• Jude Bellingham has slipped from automatic starter status but is expected to be recalled next month, leaving his exact role for the tournament in question.
• Attacking places are contested, with Cole Palmer and Phil Foden reported as at risk due to limited involvement and fitness issues, while Ollie Watkins sits behind Harry Kane after a recent injury setback.
• Depth concerns persist at backup goalkeeper with Dean Henderson’s limited international minutes, and at left-back where Myles Lewis-Skelly has been told he needs more Arsenal starts, as Reece James is favored at right-back if fit.