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Scott, Shaw and Welbeck in England's 55-man provisional World Cup squad
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Scott, Shaw and Welbeck in England's 55-man provisional World Cup squad

BBC Sport · May 12, 2026, 4:22 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • It is understood Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has also made the preliminary list.
  • World football's governing body Fifa permitted participating nations to submit a long list of 55 players for the tournament, which starts on 11 June, by midnight on Monday.
  • Tuchel will now work towards cutting down the squad to a final contingent of 26 players for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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It is understood Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has also made the preliminary list.

World football's governing body Fifa permitted participating nations to submit a long list of 55 players for the tournament, which starts on 11 June, by midnight on Monday.

Tuchel will now work towards cutting down the squad to a final contingent of 26 players for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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