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

England’s 2026 World Cup squad still uncertain, with Pickford, Kane, Rice and Anderson confirmed, while Saka and Bellingham face competition.

England’s 2026 World Cup squad still in flux. Pickford remains the undisputed No. 1, while Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson look certain to start in midfield.

No realistic challenger has emerged for Bukayo Saka on the right, and Jude Bellingham’s hopes of grabbing the No. 10 spot were dashed by other challengers failing to impress against Japan and Uruguay.