There will be some anxious waits by the phone this week as Gareth Southgate confirms his squad for Qatar. The goalkeeping spots look pretty much nailed down, with Nick Pope set to join Aaron Ramsdale and Jordan Pickford on the plane.
Injuries have robbed the England boss of Reece James and Ben Chilwell, opening the door for even more defenders and making Kieran Trippier a dead cert to be part of the 26. But what of the Three Lions’ creative and attacking options?
Is James Maddison a must, should Trent Alexander-Arnold go and would you find space for the Magpies’ Callum Wilson?
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The Newcastle frontman has six goals in ten Premier League appearances this term, two shy of Ivan Toney who looks his main threat for a spot in the squad. Alan Shearer, for one, believes Wilson should be a part of the squad, describing him as “brilliant” for Newcastle. But do you agree?
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