"Jordan Pickford remains the undisputed No 1. Harry Kane is irreplaceable up front. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson look certain to start in midfield, and nobody has emerged as a realistic challenger to Bukayo Saka on the right."
"The squad is not in a good place. John Stones goes if he can prove his fitness, but there can be no guarantees with the centre-back after his latest injury."
"Jordan Henderson was poor against Uruguay, but his leadership is prized by Tuchel as he looks to build a brotherhood. Dean Henderson looks like the No 2 goalkeeper."
"Reece James is out with a hamstring injury and is in a race to return in time for the World Cup, but the Chelsea defender has not seen anyone step up as a realistic alternative at right-back."
Jordan Pickford is confirmed as the starting goalkeeper, with Harry Kane being irreplaceable in the forward position. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are likely to start in midfield. Bukayo Saka remains unchallenged on the right wing, while Jude Bellingham's chances for the No 10 role improved due to other players underperforming. The squad faces uncertainty, particularly with John Stones' fitness and the performance of players like Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford. Reece James is injured, and alternatives at right-back are lacking.
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