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England's World Cup Squad: Toney in, Many Out
12 May
Summary
- England submitted a provisional 55-player squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- Ivan Toney is part of the wider discussion for the England squad.
- Over half of the provisional names will be cut before the final squad.
England has submitted its provisional 55-player squad to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. This initial list must contain a minimum of four goalkeepers and represents the first stage of selection for the tournament squad. Players like Ivan Toney are being considered as part of this wider discussion.
Leaked names circulating include Danny Welbeck, Luke Shaw, and Jarrad Branthwaite, adding familiar options to the provisional picture. As FIFA does not publish these preliminary lists, information emerges in fragments. The submission deadline means over half of the provisional players will not make the final cut.
This broad submission allows England to account for potential injuries and administrative needs. However, it emphasizes that for many players, especially those recently mentioned, Monday's submission was merely an entry point, not a guarantee of a final place.
