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England's 2026 World Cup squad: Pickford, Kane, Rice, Anderson set

England’s 2026 World Cup squad still uncertain, with only half of the 26 spots confirmed. Pickford remains No.1, Kane is irreplaceable, and Rice and Anderson look set to start.

England’s 2026 World Cup squad still in flux, with only half of the 26 spots confirmed. Pickford is the undisputed No.1, while Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson appear set to start in midfield, and no one has emerged as a realistic challenger to Bukayo Saka on the right.

Jude Bellingham’s hopes of grabbing the No.10 spot were dashed after other challengers failed to impress against Japan and Uruguay, and several players benefited from those matches being missed.