England has officially released its squad numbers for the upcoming World Cup, showcasing a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Captain Harry Kane will wear the iconic No. 9 jersey for the third consecutive tournament. Notably, Jude Bellingham will step into the No. 10 shirt, while Bukayo Saka claims the No. 7. Declan Rice, an Arsenal teammate, will be in the No. 4 kit.
Key Players and Their Numbers
Marcus Rashford has been assigned the No. 11 shirt. His role on the left wing under coach Thomas Tuchel is highly anticipated, especially given his uncertain club future.
- Harry Kane: No. 9
- Jude Bellingham: No. 10
- Bukayo Saka: No. 7
- Declan Rice: No. 4
- Marcus Rashford: No. 11
Debutants Joining the Squad
The Three Lions will see nine players making their tournament debuts. Among them, Nico O’Reilly and Elliot Anderson are positioned for significant contributions, wearing the No. 3 and No. 8 jerseys, respectively. Newcastle’s Tino Livramento and Dan Burn will wear Nos. 12 and 15, while Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers takes No. 17. Other squad members include:
- James Trafford – No. 23
- Djed Spence – No. 25
- Jarell Quansah – No. 26
Complete England World Cup Squad Numbers
| Number | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Pickford |
| 2 | Ezri Konsa |
| 3 | Nico O’Reilly |
| 4 | Declan Rice |
| 5 | John Stones |
| 6 | Marc Guehi |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
| 8 | Elliot Anderson |
| 9 | Harry Kane |
| 10 | Jude Bellingham |
| 11 | Marcus Rashford |
| 12 | Tino Livramento |
| 13 | Dean Henderson |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson |
| 15 | Dan Burn |
| 16 | Kobbie Mainoo |
| 17 | Morgan Rogers |
| 18 | Anthony Gordon |
| 19 | Ollie Watkins |
| 20 | Noni Madueke |
| 21 | Eberechi Eze |
| 22 | Ivan Toney |
| 23 | James Trafford |
| 24 | Reece James |
| 25 | Djed Spence |
| 26 | Jarell Quansah |
Upcoming Matches in the World Cup Group Stage
England’s fixtures in Group L are set, starting with:
- June 17: England vs. Croatia, 9 PM (UK time)
- June 23: England vs. Ghana, 9 PM (UK time)
- June 27: Panama vs. England, 10 PM (UK time)
World Cup Important Dates
The tournament schedule includes:
- Group Stage: June 11-27
- Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarter-finals: July 9-11
- Semi-finals: July 14-15
- Third-place Play-off: July 18
- Final: July 19
As the World Cup draws near, England’s squad stands ready to make their mark on the global stage.
