England World Cup squad: It’s too soon for Dowman – but get Brighton duo Welbeck and Hinshelwood on the plane

Down the years some established names have failed to make the cut, Trevor Francis in 1986, David Rocastle in 1990 and perhaps the most high profile omission, Paul Gascoigne in 1998.

There have also been some ‘left-field’ selections, in 2006 17-year-old Theo Walcott, then of Arsenal, was selected by Sven Goran Eriksson for the World Cup in Germany,. And this year there has been huge speculation that another Arsenal teenager Max Doman, just 16 and fresh from winning the Premier League, might find himself on the plane to the US.

His own father recently dismissed the talk as ludicrous, although I’m sure, form and injury permitting, the youngster will be firmly established in the England squad for the next World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Without wishing to be ageist, it’s at the other end of the spectrum that England fans, predominantly Albion supporters, are waiting on Tuchel’s announcement.

At 35 and a full eght years after his last senior appearance, Danny Welbeck’s 13 goals in the Premier League for the Albion have prompted many in suggesting he would be an obvious choice as back-up for England skipper Harry Kane.

His ‘Indian summer’ rich vein of form in the top flight makes him many people’s preferred pick as an England impact substitute especially if they are chasing the game and needing a goal or goals in the latter stages of a game.

In many ways it represents a gamble for Tuchel, but that’s all part of the cut and thrust of top level football – a fit, firing-on-all-cylinders Welbeck is a genuine asset to the squad, and a legitimate answer if Tuchel loses Kane to injury during the tournament.

But if Welbeck does get the nod, could another Albion player be the ultimate surprise selection and also find himself on the plane?

With over 60 EPL appearances under his belt and 11 England Under-21 caps, Jack Hinshelwood in manyways represents an old school footballer, in that he is a classic utility player.

Other than going between the posts, he literally can play anywhere on the pitch if required. Imagine that, Tuchel, in a big-match scenario, knowing he has a young player of quality on the bench who can fit in anywhere.

Clearly there is plenty of competition but ultimately he’s on the radar, playing some of the best football of his career to date, so never say never.

This is international football and as England fans, forget the 60 years of hurt... expecting the unexpected is almost a prerequisite.