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...
5. Centre-Back: Fikayo Tomori (£40.5m)
He can’t find his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad despite his impressive form with Serie A giants AC Milan - but Tomori finds his way into our side as England’s second most valuable defender. Photo: Harry Trump
6. Centre Midfield: Declan Rice (£67.5m)
Rice has been a model of consistency for club and country over the last two years. His transfer value may not match the £100m tag it would take to lure him from West Ham - but it’s still enough to get him into this England side. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images
7. Centre Midfield: Jude Bellingham (£67.5m)
Bellingham has become a key player for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and looks set to become a pivotal figure for England for years to come. | Getty Images
8. Attacking Midfield: Phil Foden (£76.5m)
The Manchester City star is seen as one of the keys to unlocking England’s undoubted potential and he eases into the ‘Number Ten’ position in this side. | Getty Images