these are the 26 summoned from England for the World Cup, with Kane, Foden and Sterling as protagonists

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Injuries, like those of Chelsea’s full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwellboth absent for the World Cup, had limited Gareth Southgate’s options in this sector.

Despite everything, he has taken the risk of calling Kyle Walkerinjured for a long time with Manchester City and has not played again, but is close to being fully recovered.

The experience, versatility and speed of the 32-year-old player, capable of playing on the right in a three-point defence, or as a winger, has weighed, just as in the squad for Ben Whitefrom Arsenal, who can also occupy both positions.

After playing 30 minutes with City again on Wednesday in the League Cup, his presence on the list of Calvin Phillips it is also quite logical, despite its short game time.

England’s launch ramp at Euro 2021, alongside Declan Rice, will not necessarily be a starter, as the job seems to be reserved for Jude Bellinghambut it will certainly have the right to come into play.

To hedge the risk of relapse, Southgate preferred Connor Gallagher in place of James Ward-Prowsewho had been regularly called up, but is likely paying for Southampton’s disappointing start to the season, 18th in the Premier League.

Meet the 26-man squad representing the #ThreeLions this winter! 🤩

—England (@England) November 10, 2022

semi-surprises

The other not-so-surprising calls are up front, where Southgate selected the Newcastle striker, Callum WilsonAlready james madisonfrom Leicester, while Jadon Sancho, absent in recent calls, will stay at home, as will Tammy Abraham, who has not stood out with Roma at the start of the season.

Wilson, who was capped four times between 2018 and 2019, has been one of the main players in the Magpies’ good start to the season, third in the Premier League, with six goals in ten games.

Maddison, an important piece in Leicester’s attack for months and since Jamie Vardy no longer scores so regularly, with six goals and four assists in thirteen gameswill also provide a touch of additional creativity, which could be useful, taking into account the average level shown by Mason Mount or Jack Grealish these last times.

The wait is over.

It’s the official #ThreeLions squad announcement for the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 pic.twitter.com/XKJFbaDM0t

—England (@England) November 10, 2022