England World Cup squad: Gareth Southgate left with surprise complications
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England manager Gareth Southgate will reveal his World Cup squad on Thursday having taken a final decision on the form and fitness of key players and those that made a late charge to be on the plane to Qatar. “I think I’ve done that and for once the timing is perfect with such a big tournament coming up.” Brentford striker Ivan Toney was called up by England for the first time in September but did not make his debut, while a hamstring issue may well extinguish Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s faint hopes of a recall. The England boss has already seen two Chelsea full-backs ruled out of the tournament through injury, with left-back Ben Chilwell’s hamstring issue compounding Reece James’ unfortunate injury. Kalvin will be with the squad for the Chelsea game.” England’s Group B opener will be only 11 days away when Southgate reveals his squad Phillips’ lack of game-time is a concern heading into the World Cup, just as it is for England regular Harry Maguire.