England is the semi-finalist in the previous Russia World Cup. The English side performed very well in 2018 despite that they can’t win the trophy. Forgetting this failure of the previous World Cup, the three lions want to roar in Qatar in 2022.
Gareth Southgate is looking to take his squad to Qatar in a new form. Former England defender Southgate is very confident about his team. England will be up against major contenders to win the world’s most prestigious trophy. Much of Southgate’s squad is in hot form, but injuries will also play a big role in the England players’ performances.
Now let’s take a look at the entire squad of the English national side in the 2022 World Cup.
Coach
Gareth Southgate is a veteran footballer who also played for the Three Lions national side. So as a former player and also as a coach, he knows how to manage all difficulties in the field. so Gareth Southgate’s experience will play a major role in Qatar.
Goalkeepers
England’s young goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will be the 1st choice for the English side. This Everton keeper will be a key player in the Qatar World Cup. Newcastle United’s young stunning goalkeeper Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdell, who has been in great form this year, will be looking to catch the eye of coach Southgate before the World Cup kicks off.
The fourth goalkeeper will be Dean Henderson.
| Players name | Club name |
| Jordan Pickford | Everton |
| Nick Pope | Newcastle United |
| Aaron Ramsdell | Arsenal |
| Dean Henderson | Nottingham Forest |
Defenders
To stop the opponent’s striker strong defense will be the main motive for Southgate’s boys. Manchester United’s two English defenders Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw are under the most pressure for their long absence from football.
Many English key defenders are struggling with their poor performance and fitness issues. Southgate is much tense about this. On the other side, Chelsea’s defender Reece James and another main English defender Kyle Walker suffered from their injuries. In this situation, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, young Arsenal defender Ben White, Eric Dier, and John Stones will be the English defenders who will play in Qatar.
| Players name | Club name |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool |
| Harry Maguire | Manchester United |
| Luke Shaw | Manchester United |
| Reece James | Chelsea |
| Kyle Walker | Manchester City |
| Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United |
| Ben White | Arsenal |
| Eric Dier | Tottenham Hotspur |
| John Stones | Manchester City |
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Midfielders
While England’s national side defense line lacks a lot of veteran players, the English midfielders on the other hand are in terrific form. This year English side has a young talented midfield that includes Mason Mount, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham. On the other side, main key defender Jordan Henderson is ready to lead the English midfield side.
Other newcomers like Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, and Arsenal’s Emile-Smith are always ready to give their national side a promising start.
| Players name | Club name |
| Jordan Henderson | Liverpool |
| Harvey Elliott | Liverpool |
| Mason Mount | Chelsea |
| Declan Rice | West Ham |
| Jude Bellingham | Borussia Dortmund |
| Conor Gallagher | Chelsea |
| Emile Smith | Arsenal |
Forwards
Always English forwards left an impression through their great performance in World Cup history. English attacking triangle Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Raheem Sterling will be a big threat to the opposite sides. While AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham, Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka are the three forwards who can easily beat their opponents through dribbling and counterattack.
Manchester United’s young forward duo Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho could also shine in Qatar.
| Players name | Club name |
| Harry Kane (captain) | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Phil Foden | Manchester City |
| Raheem Sterling | Chelsea |
| Tammy Abraham | AS Roma |
| Bukayo Saka | Arsenal |
| Jadon Sancho | Manchester United |
| Jack Grealish | Manchester City |
| Marcus Rashford | Manchester United |
Conclusion
Many veteran great English footballers are suffering from injuries and health issues. But even Southgate needs to remember that there is no shortage of young skilled players in his squad and he needs to use the pace of the young English footballers to break down the opposition. Harry Kane’s captaincy will be a key role to win the prestigious trophy for the English national side.
FAQ
When the English side won their 1st World Cup?
The English side won their 1st World Cup in 1966 with Geoff Hurst,s wonderful hat trick.
Did any English player win the Golden Boot in World Cup history?
Gary Lineker is the only Englishman who wins the Golden Boot in 1986’s World Cup by scoring 6 goals in 5 matches.
In the previous time, how many World Cup appearances were made by the English national side?
In the previous time, the English national side has appeared 16 times in the World Cup.