Who should be in England’s starting XI for the 2026 World Cup? Pick and share your own lineup

Thomas Tuchel will name his 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup on Friday. Some names are guaranteed and some have played their way into contention. Others have fallen away, due to injury or fading form. But who would you choose? If it was up to you, would you stack the squad with attacking talent? Plan ahead for potential defensive injuries? Adjust the formation? We’ve built a tool that allows you to pick your own starting XI from among hundreds of England-affiliated players. After you pick your lineup, you’ll be able to see who other readers picked, along with a handful of...