It has been known for quite some time now that England are probably going to the World Cup, after their perfect Group K record.
But their entry to next summers tournament was rubberstamped when Thomas Tuchels men brushed Latvia aside with a 5-0 win, giving the Three Lions a seven-point advantage with just two games left.
Now, attention will quickly turn to wholl be making the trip across the Atlantic in just under eight months. Heres who we expect to see
1. Jordan Pickford
There are few names that will make it onto the squad list quicker than Jordan Pickfords.
He has been Englands reliable man between the sticks for years now, and has rarely put a glove wrong over his 80 Three Lions caps hell be on the plane.
2. Dean Henderson
His time at Manchester United showed that Dean Henderson is not content with being a mere deputy, but that is what he is likely to be next summer, as something remarkable would need to happen to unseat Pickford.
However, make no mistake, Henderson is a top-class, experienced gloveman, playing for an exciting Crystal Palace side on a weekly basis: hed probably be Englands no.1 were it not for his Everton counterpart, so hes a strong bet to fill one of the few goalkeeper spots.
3. John Stones
Much to the chagrin of Manchester City fans, John Stones has a knack for dodging injury primarily around international breaks and managing to get himself into the Three Lions squad.
Under Tuchel, there are a lot of new faces getting a look-in, and the German boss will want to balance that out with experience, as seen with his repeated selection of Jordan Henderson: having racked up 85 caps, with multiple major tournament appearances, if hes fit, Stones will be a key figure in Tuchels thinking.
4. Marc Guehi
Being denied his dream move to Liverpool this summer may be the best thing that has happened to Marc Guehi in terms of his England career.
Instead of battling it out with the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate for both minutes and limelight, he will spend the season as a centrepiece of a Palace side that are challenging some of the leagues big hitters.
Where England are blessed in attacking areas, things look a little more sparse at the other end, making a spot there for the taking for Guehi.
5. Declan Rice
For both Arsenal and England, Declan Rice has proven what an asset he is in the centre of the pitch.
As all managers dream of in their midfielders, hes got a little bit of everything: creativity, passing, physicality and decent defensive instincts.
The Three Lions have plenty of talented midfielders to choose from, but Rice is top of the pile.
6. Bukayo Saka
Arsenal fans know all about the unbeatable creative quality that Bukayo Saka brings on the right flank, but England supporters arent unaware either.
In just 46 caps, hes managed 13 goals from the right wing, an incredible record considering hes coming up against some of the worlds best in a few of those games, and playing with a rotating cast in each camp.
The undroppable force that he is, injuries appear to have crept into his career in recent times, but if he can keep himself fit, the spot is his next summer.
7. Harry Kane
A leader, creator and goal-getter: England captain Harry Kane will be on the plane come June.
At 32 years old, this could well be the Three Lions all-time top goalscorers last World Cup as a nailed-on starter, but he will get that chance this time around.
In his first 10 outings for Bayern Munich this season, Kane had somehow notched 18 goals.
Hes never looked more ready.
8. Jude Bellingham
A shoulder injury has provoked a stuttered start to the campaign for Jude Bellingham, and hes been absent from recent camps as a result.
But at last years Euros, we saw exactly what Bellingham is about, summed up perfectly by his tournament-saving overhead kick against Slovakia in the Round of 16.
Hes a presence, a leader beyond his years and a creative spark all in one Tuchel will want him at his disposal.
9. Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer is another of Tuchels genius attackers who has suffered a tough start to the season through injury, and so has not featured for the Three Lions as much as he otherwise might have.
However, as Englands only scorer in their Euro 2024 final defeat, he has proven he can be the man for the big occasion and will warrant selection as a result next summer.
10. Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson only has four England caps to his name as things stand, but the 22-year-old is showing promise and appears to be favoured by Tuchel.
In each of Englands four most recent games, Anderson has partnered Rice in the two deeper midfield roles, in a partnership that appears to be favoured by the England boss.
Those are the sorts of relationships international managers look to build where they can ahead of tournaments, so it could provide a window into Tuchels thinking for next summer.
11. Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze feels like hes been around forever now, but has only in recent times begun truly knocking on the England door, not helped by the wealth of talent available to the Three Lions in the positions the 27-year-old likes to frequent.
However, with his move to Arsenal giving Eze a greater platform at home and in Europe, he has all the opportunity he needs to prove his value on big occasions.
Hes been a relatively regular feature since Tuchel took over, suggesting hes high in the thoughts of the England boss.
12. Ollie Watkins
Kane will be Englands starting striker at next years World Cup, that much is clear, but hes unlikely to play every single minute of every single game, and sometimes another angle of attack will be need.
Thats where Ollie Watkins comes in, offering more running in-behind than Kane can, which differentiates him from the Three Lions no.9 and fellow competitors like Dominic Solanke.
Unless another option emerges between now and the summer, Watkins looks primed to be Kanes deputy once again.
13. Morgan Rogers
As previously mentioned, England are blessed when it comes to attacking midfielders, but Morgan Rogers nevertheless continues to make a strong case for his inclusion.
He has started in the no.10 role in each of Tuchels last three squads, picking up a goal and an assist in those outings.
Rogers will face stern competition, but he appears to have the attention of the manager.
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