The wait is finally over and Gareth Southgate has finally announced his England squad for the World Cup Finals in Qatar.
The main headlines surrounded the inclusion of Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson, Leicester City star James Maddison and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher as the Three Lions manager made some big calls. There are some big challenges lying in wait for Southgate and his 26-man squad as they travel to the tournament and one of the key issues to overcoming a poor run of form ahead of the finals.
With their first group game against Iran just eleven days away, the former Middlesbrough manager will have several big calls to make before deciding on his starting eleven. LondonWorld decided to lend a hand with the aid of stats experts WhoScored.com as we see who SHOULD be in the side as England’s bid to succeed in Qatar gets underway according to their form for their clubs.
1. GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Average score: 7.06 Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. CB: Ben White (Arsenal)
Average score: 6.86 Photo: Pool
3. CB: Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur)
Average score: 6.79 Photo: SCC
4. CB: John Stones (Manchester City)
Average score: 6.72 Photo: Catherine Ivill