What are the main talking points when it comes to England's World Cup squad?
There are no pre- tournament friendly where you can cut things down. Even though the squad will be announced before the final round of games this weekend, it will be the definitive one forQatar.
There is a World Cup from November to December.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out of the Euro 2020 squad after he injured his ankle.
Alexander-Arnold's patchy form this season means he could be excluded from the squad.
His fate may be determined by the injury status of Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Chelsea's Reece James.
Walker has not played in more than a month and has had groin surgery, while James was almost ruled out with a knee injury last month, but has since started jogging.
There is only one right-back who can be certain of being on the plane. Ben White has spent most of his career in central defence and could be an option at right-back.
Kyle Walker-Peters, who won two caps for the Saints, is out.
The left-back position is an issue after Ben Chilwell was ruled out.
There is only one regular option in that position.
There are a number of options to provide cover.
Crystal Palace's centre-back can play on the left, which increases his chances of being called up to the national team.
Despite struggling to get a game for Manchester United this season, Harry Maguire is certain to go.
The other central defensive candidates are Eric Dier, Fikayo Tomori, and Conor Coady. Chris Smalling would be a bolter.
Manchester City's Phil Foden, Bournemouth's Jude Bellingham, and West ham's Declan Rice are all on the plane.
Who else could play in the middle of the field? James Ward-Prowse is the captain and set-piece specialist for the Saints.
KalvinPhillips may be on the plane if he recovers from his shoulder injury in time.
With a 26 man squad allowed instead of the usual 23 players, Southgate has the option to bring in a wild card. If you will, there will be a Theo Walcott.
It would be a big surprise to take Walcott.
James Maddison, who won his only cap in the year, and Eberechi Eze, who was uncapped, are two of the most noise-making players.
There is a chance that West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is one of the candidates.
Despite his iffy form this season, the wing is still going to be occupied by the Chelsea player. The plane is expected to be carrying the two players. Jack Grealish seems to be more likely to get the nod than Jadon Sancho.
There is a big question about who goes up front with Harry Kane.
The captain of England is guaranteed to start.
Even though he hasn't played for England since 2020, Marcus Rashford's rebirth at Manchester United has made him a strong contender.
Ivan Toney is generating a lot of noise at the moment, with a lot of goals and penalty records. He has scored all the penalties he has taken.
Even though Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up a knock last weekend, he is still in contention.
Tammy Abraham has only scored three goals in her career.
The first and second choice England keepers are Pickford and Pope.
Who is going with them?
Ramsdale hopes to be on the plane to be with his family in the Middle East.
Dean Henderson is finally getting regular game time on loan at the other end of the table. He has allowed more goals than any other keeper in the league.
Both Fraser and Sam were named in England's squad earlier this year but have not played in the league this year.
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