England

“England's WC2026 squad is likely to employ a fluid 4-2-3-1 setup, allowing for flexibility in midfield and versatility at the back. Their primary strength lies in the interplay between attacking trio Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka, who excel at creating scoring opportunities through intricate passing movements and pacey counter-attacks. A potential concern for Gareth Southgate's team is the vulnerability of their right flank, where the attacking and defensive responsibilities often fall on the shoulders of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who may struggle to cope against the most physical opposition.”

Tactical profile

Key players