Much is expected of the Three Lions as they look to build on their run to the final of Euro 2022 and prove they have moved on from their heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of Italy.
Although the likes of France, Brazil and Spain will fancy their chances of adding to their previous World Cup wins, hopes are high that England can make an impact and experience success in Qatar.
Southgate has a wealth of choices available to him for the tournament and the England boss will have some big choices to make when he finalises his 26-man squad for the tournament.
Key players such as Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane will be certainties to be on the plane but there are question marks hanging over several players that have been regular members of Southgate’s squads in the past.
London World decided to look at the most expensive starting eleven the England boss could pick if his selection was based on the market value of his players - and it has provided some surprises!
Meet England’s £652.5million-rated side...
1. Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale/Jordan Pickford (£22.5m)
Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale are battling for the number one shirt - and we’ve gone for the Arsenal number one given his more consistent form at club level this season. Photo: Darren Staples
2. Right-Back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£72m)
It won’t be a surprise to anyone to see the Liverpool star rated so highly in the transfer market. His price is set at £23m more than his nearest rival Reece James.
3. Left-Back: Luke Shaw (£37.8m)
The Euro 2020 final goalscorer has been in underwhelming form as club level but still gets into this side. Shaw sees off £34.2m-rated Ben Chilwell to secure his place.
4. Centre-Back: Harry Maguire (£43.2m)
Maguire is another player in questionable form for his club side but he is still rated as England’s most valuable centre-back. Photo: PA