Gary Lineker rated England’s World Cup chances (Picture: Getty)Gary Lineker has named the two ‘favourites’ to win the World Cup this summer ahead of England. Lineker views England as ‘one of the frontrunners’ to win the World Cup but insists they are behind Spain and France in the pecking order. ‘The World Cup is getting very close now,’ ex-England striker Lineker, the 1986 World Cup top goalscorer, said on The Rest is Football podcast. Thomas Tuchel takes England training (Picture: Getty)‘I know Spain are actually the bookies’ favourites, closely followed by England, France, Argentina and Brazil. England are definitely one of the frontrunners but I think Spain have to be favourites ahead of us, personally I think France too.

Source: Metro March 30, 2026 05:49 UTC