Which England stars could be left at home by Thomas Tuchel? Who is guaranteed a place - and who might force their way in? CRAIG HOPE runs the rule over the Three Lions' possible World Cup squad

England has qualified for the World Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Latvia. Manager Thomas Tuchel can now focus on selecting his squad for the tournament. Key players like captain Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka are considered near-certainties if fit. Other players who have performed well and are likely to make the squad include Elliot Anderson, Marc Guehi, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Dean Henderson, and James Trafford. Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze are on the cusp of selection, with their places depending on continued form and potential returns of other players. Jude Bellingham faces a crucial assessment in upcoming internationals; his absence from the November squad would likely signal his World Cup hopes are over. Reece James and Cole Palmer are also strong contenders if they regain their club form. Players like Djed Spence, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jarrod Bowen, Jarell Quansah, Nico O’Reilly, Kyle Walker, Lewis Hall, Adam Wharton, Curtis Jones, and Conor Gallagher are under pressure due to competition or past performances. Goalkeepers Nick Pope and Aaron Ramsdale need current squad members to falter. Big names such as Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are not currently in Tuchel's plans, with Foden seemingly behind others in the pecking order and Grealish never having been selected by the current manager. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also viewed with some skepticism. Several pl... download the app to read more