The team that will represent England in this summer’s World Cup in Russia was made public last week, and came with a few surprises. For example – Pickford, Pope and Butland filled the three goalkeeper spots in favor of Joe Hart. Today, Gareth Southgate announced who will be the team captain during the 2018 World Cup in England’s team – Harry Kane.
Before the announcement about the final squad for the upcoming World Cup, the big question was if Joe Hart was going to keep the place he’s had for the last big tournaments. But after a heavy season with West Ham, Hart lost his No.1 spot for the Three Lions. Instead, Burnley’s Nick Pope will have the chance to show what he’s made of. Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland takes the remaining to goalkeeper spots, Pickford being the favorite to start between the sticks in Russia.
Another surprise was the fact that Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere didn’t get a place in the squad. A little bit less surprising was however Southgate’s choice of team captain. The captain’s armband will be worn by Tottenham front figure Harry Cane during the 2018 World Cup. This is the entire team that will be representing England in Russia:
Goalkeepers:
Jordan Pickford, Everton
Jack Butland, Stoke
Nick Pope, Burnley
Defenders:
Gary Cahill, Chelsea
Phil Jones, Man United
John Stones, Man City
Kieran Trippier, Tottenham
Danny Rose, Tottenham
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool
Harry Maguire, Everton
Ashley Young, Man United
Fabian Delph, Man City
Midfielders/Forwards:
Dele Alli, Tottenham
Eric Dier, Tottenham
Jordan Henderson, Liverpool
Harry Kane, Tottenham
Jesse Lingard, Man United
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Crystal Palace (lån från Chelsea)
Marcus Rashford, Man United
Raheem Sterling, Man City
Jamie Vardy, Leicester
Kyle Walker, Man City
Danny Welbeck, Arsenal
England will begin their campaign in Group G against Tunisia on June 18th. After that awaits fixtures against Panama on June 24 and Belgium on June 28.
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Skriven den 22 May, 2018