{"id":1461,"date":"2026-04-01T17:24:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:24:53","slug":"england-player-ratings-26-man-squad-predicted-as-wembley-troubles-make-world-cup-picture-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1461","title":{"rendered":"England Player Ratings: 26-man squad predicted as Wembley troubles make World Cup picture clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_68255d\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">In our weekly series, the Mirror&#8217;s Chief Football Writer John Cross gives his England player ratings after Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s men&#8217;s final friendly matches at Wembley &#8211; and offers his verdict on the 26-man squad<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36956602\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"It was not the international break the England boss was hoping for\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36956602.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Tuchel-England.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36956602.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Tuchel-England.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36956602.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Tuchel-England.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36956602.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Tuchel-England.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"It was not the international break the England boss was hoping for\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">It was not the international break the England boss was hoping for<cite aria-label=\"Image: 2026 Robin Jones\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: 2026 Robin Jones)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thomas Tuchel did not get the results he wanted &#8211; but the World Cup picture probably looks a lot clearer now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tuchel named a split squad of 35 for the two final Wembley friendlies with Uruguay and Japan. And, to put it bluntly, if you did not make that list without a decent excuse\u2026 then you are probably nowhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">So, at least it has allowed us to trim down our World Cup probables and rankings with a few notable exceptions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reece James was injured and the Chelsea defender is undoubtedly one of Tuchel\u2019s favourites and, if he is fit, then he surely starts at right back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tuchel made the centre half pecking order very clear\u2026 Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, John Stones and Trevoh Chalobah (injured this time) are ahead of Harry Maguire. Maguire was excellent against Uruguay and surely should be further up the queue as a personality and a reliable campaigner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootball\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football&#8217;s Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Ex-England boss urges Harry Maguire to consider REJECTING World Cup call-up<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Six top players who&#8217;ll MISS World Cup 2026 including 675-goal machine and \u00a362m star<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dan Burn did not get a name check but we know that Tuchel likes him as a character, he is a big presence and could be a threat from set-pieces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ben White made his first England appearance in three-and-a-half years and was both hero and villain as he got booed in the Uruguay game. White scored, conceded a penalty and yet came through it all. He did not play well against Japan in the second game but did show he can play centre back, right back and, from a place where he had no chance, he now does have a chance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He can definitely go down as a big winner from this camp along with Marcus Rashford who started against Uruguay and came on and made an impact from the bench against Japan. Lewis Hall also came on and did well as a substitute against Japan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The first game felt like an audition for a few players. James Garner excelled against Uruguay and has surely given himself a chance. He looked busy, good on the ball and Tuchel even referred to him as England\u2019s \u201cmini Valverde.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36937336\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36937336\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"James Garner of England&#9; during the international friendly match between England and Uruguay\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36937336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2268691645.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36937336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2268691645.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36937336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2268691645.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36937336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2268691645.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"James Garner appeared for England against both Uruguay and Japan\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">James Garner appeared for England against both Uruguay and Japan<cite aria-label=\"Image: Marc Atkins\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Marc Atkins\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dom Solanke divided opinion but I thought he held the ball up, laid it off well and was good all round. Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a big chance &#8211; in every sense. I still think Ollie Watkins should be in the picture as back-up for Harry Kane. Danny Welbeck is playing well enough.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But of all the players, we did have to look at Phil Foden who did not take his chance in either game &#8211; and was hooked before the hour mark both times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Foden started centrally as a No10 in the first game and then as a false nine in the second. Neither worked and, sadly, it looked like he could be the biggest casualty this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rather than judge each performance, we\u2019ll class the big winners, the losers and also pick our squad and starting XI.<\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">Winners<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Harry Kane &#8211; England looked lost without him<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Marcus Rashford<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Harry Maguire<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">James Garner<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Ben White<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Danny Welbeck &#8211; Absence makes the heart grow fonder<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jude Bellingham &#8211; You understand his quality when England are missing him<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">Losers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Phil Foden<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Djed Spence<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Fikayo Tomori<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">England Player Ratings &#8211; Their chances of making the plane<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After the disappointment of both friendlies, a look at how things now stack up in the relevant positions &#8211; who are on the plane, who still have work to do and who are facing World Cup heartbreak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Goalkeepers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jordan Pickford 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Dean Henderson 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">James Trafford 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Aaron Ramsdale 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jason Steele 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Defenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Marc Gu\u00e9hi 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Ezri Konsa 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">John Stones 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">And Burn 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Trevoh Chalobah 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Harry Maguire 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jarell Quansah 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Fikayo Tomori 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Right backs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Reece James 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Tino Livramento 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Ben White 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Left backs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Lewis Hall 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Nico O\u2019Reilly 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Djed Spence 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Midfielders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Declan Rice 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Elliot Anderson 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jordan Henderson 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Kobbie Mainoo 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">James Garner 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Adam Wharton 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Alex Scott 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">No.10s<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Morgan Rogers 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jude Bellingham 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Cole Palmer 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Mercy of the King 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Phil Foden 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Right wingers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Bukayo Saka 9<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Jarrod Bowen 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Now Maduek 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Left wingers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Marcus Rashford 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Anthony Gordon 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Strikers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Harry Kane 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Ollie Watkins 7<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Dominic Calvert-Lewin 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Dominic Solanke 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Danny Welbeck 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>England&#8217;s 2026 World Cup kits<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-disclaimer__dG5ST\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-text__8nmDa\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. 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You can get free delivery on all orders with the code: <!-- -->ENGFREEDEL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">MY SQUAD<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">GOALKEEPERS 3:<\/strong> Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">DEFENDERS 8:<\/strong> Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Tino Livramento, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Nico O&#8217;Reilly, Lewis Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">MIDFIELD 7:<\/strong> Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers, Declan Rice, James Garner, Alex Scott, Kobbie Mainoo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FORWARDS 8:<\/strong> Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">My England starting XI: Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, O\u2019Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em>Do you agree with John Cross? 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