
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: England Manager, Gareth Southgate speaks to the media during an England press conference at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2018 in London, England. Gareth Southgate’s 23 man squad was announced on Wednesday. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Now that England manager Gareth Southgate has named his squad for the 2018 World Cup, the typical four year cycle of disappointment and pessimism has now reached its third stage: optimism and hope. Another tournament is on the horizon, and despite all the opinions we hold about the national team, it’s the time of year where all English fans from across the country come together and support the team, through thick and thin.
Now, with the squad chosen, I go through who I think should start come June 18th, what role certain players need to play, and which players could count themselves unlucky to not be selected.