Key Points
Bullet point summary by AI
- England's World Cup roster features players from top clubs across Europe and the Premier League.
- Ten of England's 11 goals this summer have come from just three overseas-based stars.
- The squad's combined transfer values highlight the immense talent and investment behind Tuchel's historic campaign.
After 60 years of hurt, is it now, finally, England's time? Since winning the World Cup at Wembley in '66, it has been constant heartbreak and disappointment for England supporters. They have lost in the World Cup semi-finals of 1990 and 2018, as well as reaching back-to-back Euros finals, beaten on penalties by Italy in 2021 and 2-1 at the hands of Spain in Berlin two summers ago.
Now though, Thomas Tuchel's team are three wins away from immortality. Last Sunday, the Three Lions enjoyed one of their most famous World Cup wins of all-time, defeating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca. Jude Bellingham struck twice just a minute and a half apart, before Harry Kane converted a spot-kick in trademark emphatic fashion. So now, England will face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night, favorites to progress through to the last four.
So, just how strong is this England squad, and which members will remain key to their World Cup hopes?
Club teams for every player on the England World Cup roster
Players | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|
Jordan Pickford | GK | Everton (Premier League) |
Dean Henderson | GK | Crystal Palace (Premier League) |
James Trafford | GK | Manchester City (Premier League) |
Reece James | RB | Chelsea (Premier League) |
Djed Spence | RB | Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League) |
Marc Guéhi | CB | Manchester City (Premier League) |
John Stones | CB | Manchester City (Premier League) |
Ezri Konsa | CB | Aston Villa (Premier League) |
Jarell Quansah | CB | Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) |
Trevoh Chalobah | CB | Chelsea (Premier League) |
Dan Burn | CB | Newcastle United (Premier League) |
Nico O'Reilly | LB | Manchester City (Premier League) |
Elliot Anderson | CDM | Manchester City (Premier League)* |
Declan Rice | CDM | Arsenal (Premier League) |
Jordan Henderson | CDM | Brentford (Premier League) |
Kobbie Mainoo | CM | Manchester United (Premier League) |
Jude Bellingham | CAM | Real Madrid (La Liga) |
Morgan Rogers | CAM | Aston Villa (Premier League) |
Eberechi Eze | CAM | Arsenal (Premier League) |
Bukayo Saka | RW | Arsenal (Premier League) |
Noni Madueke | RW | Arsenal (Premier League) |
Marcus Rashford | LW | Manchester United (Premier League)** |
Anthony Gordon | LW | Barcelona (La Liga)*** |
Ivan Toney | ST | Al-Ahli (Saudi Pro League) |
Ollie Watkins | ST | Aston Villa (Premier League) |
Harry Kane | ST | Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) |
*joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for $156 million on July 2.
**returned to Manchester United following a loan spell at Barcelona.
***joined Barcelona from Newcastle United for $92 million on May 29.
Despite the fact 21 of Tuchel's 26 man squad play in the Premier League, it has been the overseas-based players who have really dragged England to this point, two in particular. Ten of their 11 goals this summer have been scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham while Marcus Rashford, who spent last season at Barcelona, bagged the other.
Kane has just enjoyed the best season of his career, scoring a ridiculous 61 times in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich, as well as 12 in his last 11 England outings. Overall, having netted six times this summer, his tally of 14 World Cup goals leaves him fifth on the all-time table, level with Gerd Müller, behind only Ronaldo, Mirosłav Klose, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi.
Meantime, England's other star this summer has been Bellingham, scorer of a double in Mexico City last weekend. He has now netted four times at this World Cup, meaning six of his 10 England goals have come at major tournaments, underlining that he is a big game player. The Real Madrid Galáctico is the highest-valued member of the squad, but he is not the only one with a ginormous price tag.
Top transfer market value on the France World Cup roster
Player | Transfer Value |
|---|---|
Jude Bellingham | $149 million. |
Declan Rice | $137 million. |
Bukayo Saka | $126 million. |
Morgan Rogers | $103 million. |
Elliot Anderson | $86 million. |
Marc Guéhi | $80 million. |
Nico O'Reilly | $80 million. |
Kobbie Mainoo | $80 million. |
Eberechi Eze | $74 million. |
Anthony Gordon | $74 million. |
Note: All transfer market estimated valuations courtesy of Transfermarkt.
Many members of the England squad have been or will be on the move this summer. Anthony Gordon signed for Barcelona back in May for a huge $92 million fee. Meantime, earlier this month, Elliot Anderson swapped Nottingham Forest for Manchester City, with the Sky Blues paying around $156 million to get their hands on the defensive midfielder.
Elsewhere, Morgan Rogers is attracting plenty of interest and Aston Villa are demanding $175 million for his signature. Elsewhere, Arsenal have, in recent years, signed Declan Rice for $140 million and Eberechi Eze for $87 million, both key figures in the Gunners' Premier League title triumph.
There is always a premium on Premier League players, especially when moving from one club to another, as well as one English players, given the homegrown quote regulations. Nevertheless, many of the most valuable footballers on earth are in this England squad, so can they come together and create a winning national team?
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