GARETH SOUTHGATE has released his England World Cup squad numbers – and they suggest Marcus Rashford could play a big role.
The Three Lions arrived at St George’s Park today to report for duty ahead of flying out to Qatar.
Now each of his players know exactly what shirt they will be wearing in the Middle East.
And Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford could be set for a key role under Southgate after they were both given numbers in the opening XI.
The forward has returned to form this term and saw him win a place in England’s World Cup squad, despite not having played for his country since the Euro final nearly 18 months ago.
Now he will be hoping to continue his club form on the international stage after being given the No.11 jersey.
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His United team-mate Maguire has come under huge scrutiny over recent months.
But that has not stopped Southgate from giving him the number six.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford looks set to continue as first-choice after landing the No.1 shirt, while Kyle Walker and Luke Shaw two and three.
Midfielders Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson are at No.4 and No.8 while centre-back John Stones has the five shirt.
Jack Grealish has landed the iconic No.7 shirt, with captain Harry Kane at nine.
And Raheem Sterling takes the number ten jersey.
Here is England’s squad list for the World Cup in full:
1: JORDAN PICKFORD
2: KYLE WALKER
3: LUKE SHAW
4: DECLAN RICE
5: JOHN STONES
6: HARRY MAGUIRE
7: JACK GREALISH
8: JORDAN HENDERSON
9: HARRY KANE
10: RAHEEM STERLING
11: MARCUS RASHORD
12: KIERAN TRIPPIER
13: NICK POPE
14: KALVIN PHILLIPS
15: ERIC DIER
16: CONOR COADY
17: BUKAYO SAKA
18: TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD
19: MASON MOUNT
20: PHIL FODEN
21: BEN WHITE
22: JUDE BELLINGHAM
23: AARON RAMSDALE
24: CALLUM WILSON
25: JAMES MADDISON
26: CONOR GALLAGHER
England start their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday, November 21 in Group B.
Next up is a clash against Gregg Berhalter’s USA.
And then a mouth-watering clash against neighbours Wales the final game on November 29.
Full story to follow…
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