# Trent? Mainoo? Dowman? Tuchel’s final World Cup audition

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Podcast: [The England Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-england-pod-7247244)
Published: 2026-03-18T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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