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Thomas Tuchel's England breezed through qualifying, but soft opposition means the familiar question still hangs in the air: can they handle the elite when a knockout tie turns tight? The attacking riches are obvious — a cluster of creative No 10s and a world-class engine in Declan Rice — yet a shaky-looking defence and the perennial fitness worries leave just enough doubt to keep everyone honest.
England are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.
Harry Kane
The captain and focal point England lean on whenever the stakes climb.
Declan Rice
Midfield anchor the source rates among the world's best — the steadying force in front of a questionable back line.
Age profile
Club homes
Arsenal4
Aston VillaGoalkeepers
Defenders
Manchester City3
Newcastle3
Crystal Palace2
Al-Ahli Jeddah1+10 more clubs
15 Other · 9 Premier League · +2 more
Experience
The most-capped head in the squad — Chelsea.
Not on the scoresheet yet.
Midfielders
