England boss Gareth Southgate confirms squad numbers for the World Cup

James Maddison gets No 25, Jordan Pickford keeps No 1 and Jack Grealish will wear the coveted No 7! England boss Gareth Southgate confirms squad numbers ahead of World Cup in Qatar

  • England have confirmed their squad numbers for the World Cup
  • Their tournament gets underway against Iran on Monday afternoon
  • Now the payers know what number they’ll be wearing on their shirts 

England have confirmed their squad numbers for the World Cup in Qatar and gthey may give some hints as to who will be in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI.

The Three Lions arrived at the team’s St George’s Park complex on Monday to report for duty before they make their way over to the Middle East. 

And now the players know what number they’ll be donning on their back during the tournament.

Harry Maguire (6), John Stones (5), Luke Shaw (3) and Kyle Walker (2) have been handed the lower numbers, suggesting they could be in the preferred back line.

Jack Grealish takes the coveted No 7 shirt while Raheem Sterling has the No 10.

Marcus Rashford will wear the No 11 which could be a good sign for his chances of playing a significant role.

The forward has found form at the right time after not featuring for the three Lions since the Euro final.

Gareth Southgate has revealed the shirt numbers for England’s World Cup campaign

Jordan Pickford also looks set to retain his place between the sticks after being handed the No 1 shirt.

James Maddison, however, may not be very encouraged by receiving the no 25 shirt. 

England begin their tournament against Iran next Monday before facing the USA and Wales.


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