FIFA World Cup: England announce squad; James Maddison gets surprise call-up, Harry Maguire also included
FirstpostManchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are included despite fitness concerns. James Maddison has been rewarded with a call-up to England’s World Cup squad after his scintillating form for Leicester as Gareth Southgate showed faith in a series of players short on form or fitness. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is also included despite being dropped at club level. Squad in full: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale Defenders: Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Eric Dier, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Conor Coady, Ben White, Trent Alexander-Arnold Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips Forwards: James Maddison, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson, Marcus Rashford