Who TT trusts to bring home the World Cup

ENGLAND MANAGER'S LIKELIEST SQUAD OPTIONS

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ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel has plenty to consider as he weighs up his World Cup options following a successful first year in charge.

The German coach saw his side in action for the final time in 2025 on Sunday, when the Euro 2024 runners-up completed their qualifying campaign without conceding a single goal with a 2-0 win in Albania.

England only have two March friendlies to play before Tuchel names his World Cup squad and, here, the PA news agency takes a look at how the manager likely sees his options.

GOALKEEPERS

On the plane: Jordan Pickford (Everton) and Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)

Hoping for a late ticket: Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle, on loan from Southampton) and James Trafford (Manchester City)

Pickford did not concede in eight England appearances this year and will be number one at a fifth major tournament.

Henderson underlined his role as backup with an impressive display in Tirana. Trafford lacks minutes and was only in this squad this month after Pope withdrew through injury.

DEFENDERS

On the plane: Dan Burn (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) and John Stones (Manchester City)

In the departure lounge: Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) and Djed Spence (Tottenham)