England announce their squads for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Marcus Rashford-England

England manager Gareth Southgate recently announced his international squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign against San Marino, Albania and Poland.

While the England manager has given opportunities several young players in his 26 -man squad, there are a few baffling absentees.

The likes of Jordan Pickford, Trent Alexander-ArnoldHarvey BarnesJames Maddison, Ezri Konsa and Patrick Bamford have all been left out despite being key players for their respective clubs.

The exclusion of Barnes, Bamford and Konsa are particularly baffling because all three players have been outstanding in the Premier League this season and they deserve to be called up to the national team.

The likes of Jordan Henderson and Jack Grealish have missed out due to injury problems. 

Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad

Goalkeepers

Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone, Nick Pope

Defenders

Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Jesse Lingard, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse

Forwards

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Ollie Watkins