Five England players included in the last three World Cup squads
Only five players have made the England squad for the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups.
Following Thomas Tuchel's announcement of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, a notable statistical consistency has emerged. A review of the team's selections for the last three major tournaments—2018, 2022, and 2026—reveals that only five players have been named in every squad.
This exclusive group includes one goalkeeper, one defender, one midfielder, and two forwards.
The players who have been part of all three World Cup squads are:
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defender: John Stones
Midfielder: Jordan Henderson
Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane