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After getting closer and closer to success at their last two major tournaments, the England World Cup 2022 odds suggest securing a first piece of silverware since the 1966 triumph on home turf is within reach.
Former Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate has been in charge for six years and the stability that has brought definitely appears to be reaping rewards, with a settled squad knowing their roles.
Eight wins from 10 matches saw the Three Lions top their qualifying group by six points from Poland, with an impressive record of 39 goals scored and only three conceded.
Harry Kane, the Golden Boot winner when England reached the semi-finals at Russia 2018, netted a dozen times in qualifiers and will be the key man to any hopes of going one better than when runners-up at the European Championship.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (West Ham)
Forwards: Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), James Maddison (Leicester), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle)
