​British Media Leak World Cup Squad Updates: Spence Included, Alexander-Arnold Omitted

May 22 – According to multiple British media outlets, the following players are expected to be named in England's World Cup squad:

Defenders:  
Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), John Stones (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Reece James (Chelsea), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders:  
Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)

Forwards:  
Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Players reportedly omitted from England's World Cup squad include:

Defenders:  
Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)

Midfielders:  
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), James Garner (Everton)

Forwards:  
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)

The above list is based on British media leaks. Unsurprisingly, players with secure positions such as Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Jordan Pickford are also expected to be included.

England's official World Cup squad announcement will take place at 16:45 Beijing Time this afternoon.

Source: Hupu