World Cup 2022: Football Manager 2023 predicts Gareth Southgate's 26-man England squad for the tournament in Qatar
By Sam Pole
Published 10th Nov 2022, 09:00 BST
Updated 10th Nov 2022, 12:21 BST
Gareth Southgate will announce the 26 players that will represent England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is scheduled to kick off in just ten days time.
The Three Lions will face Iran, the United States and Wales in Group B as they bid to reach the final on December 18 and lift the famous trophy for the first time since 1966.
Southgate's squad announcement has been keenly-anticipated, with many key decisions still left to be made.
Defenders Reece James and Ben Chilwell will miss the finals through injury, and the England boss is sweating on the fitness of UEFA Euro 2020 heroes Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker.
With Southgate’s announcement mere hours away, new video game Football Manager 2023 has predicted the 26-man Three Lions squad for the tournament in the Middle East.
You can view England’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as predicted by Football Manager 2023, in the gallery below.
Defenders Reece James and Ben Chilwell will miss the finals through injury, and the England boss is sweating on the fitness of UEFA Euro 2020 heroes Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker.
5. Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
The 32-year-old will be hoping to make his fourth consecutive international tournament with the Three Lions. He made the virtual squad, but his place on the plane in real life is uncertain as he battles to be fit for the World Cup. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Photo: Mattia Ozbot
6. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Alexander-Arnold's selection for the squad has been debated for many months now. But with Reece James injured, a spot for the Champions League and Premier League winning full-back could be open. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
7. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
The 32-year-old's performances for high-flyers Newcastle have helped him stake a claim for the squad for Qatar. With Ben Chilwell injured, the versatile performer could also see action at left-back. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Grimm
8. John Stones (Manchester City)
John Stones' position as a starter in the back line seems a shoe-in following strong performances for both club and country this season. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill