ENGLAND’S squad is stacked with star power despite their devastating 2026 World Cup exit.
As the dust settles on the 2-1 loss to Argentina, Three Lions fans are regrouping and looking ahead to the future.
Jude Bellingham could still prove to be a superstar in the 2030 World Cup Credit: Getty
Max Dowman may be a seasoned pro in the Prem and bring that expertise to the world stage Credit: Getty
Rio Ngumoha could be another big-hitter for England Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Archie Gray will be 24 at the next edition of the tournament in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco Credit: Getty
Skipper revealed post-defeat that he cannot confirm whether he will play at the 2030 World Cup.
The tournament is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco with a possibility of 64 teams if Fifa decide to push for it.
But Kane will be nearly 37 and with other England dependables getting on, the team could be unrecognisable in four years.
will be 31 in December and will turn the same in the spring.
National hopes will instead be placed on the shoulders of youngsters like 16-year-old Premier League winner .
will have just turned 24 and will be 21.
But that’s forgetting the fact that and could still be dictating the midfield.
The first starting XI features a 36-year-old Kane in a familiar partnership with , who would be 27.
The starlets coming up could be Dowman and Ngumoha with now named as a starter.
And fans could see a fit for the first time at a World Cup.
Another possible starting XI could see a proper shake-up with Kane retired and Chelsea’s taking his place.
With seven appearances for the England youth teams, could be set for an appearance alongside Everton’s .
It’s possible that Rice and Anderson move out for and to move in.
Mainoo was selected as a part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad but is yet to feature, with his last chance coming against France in the third-place play-off.
Although not selected, Wharton does have four appearances in an England shirt under Gareth Southgate – not Tuchel.
In the final XI, 16-year-old could take the spotlight as he follows in his dad’s footsteps.
, who may have had four seasons at Barcelona, could take the left flank as he did in this World Cup.
, 15, could burst onto the scene with coveted and Spurs’ Gray in the middle of the park.
The backline could transform from what we’ve seen this time around as and are handed first team debuts.
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