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Trent? Mainoo? Dowman? Tuchel’s final World Cup audition
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- The England Pod
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- Mar 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3210
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Summary
Ali, George and Dave are back together ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad announcement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this feels like a last chance saloon for a number of players. The Trent Alexander-Arnold conundrum: is it now or never? Harry Maguire, the defence and whether experience could trump form The hype around Max Dowman Big calls in attack: Foden, Palmer, Bowen, Gordon… and who might miss out The Bellingham vs Rogers debate at #10 Who is the Plan B striker? Plus, a look at the wider squad balance, potential omissions, and where Tuchel might spring a surprise. All England, all the time. Go well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices