YOUR England questions answered by IAN LADYMAN: The 'dream' star set for a shock starting spot, the plan for Harry Kane's back-up, and the crucial issue of who plays at No 10
Stones will be 32 by the time the World Cup starts but it's not his age that's the issue, it's his failure to spend enough time on the field. This is a duo that has every chance of starting the opening World Cup game against Croatia in Dallas in mid-June. Tuchel has a huge regard for Dan Burn and he will be in the squad for the World Cup for sure. Now we have reached a point where we wonder whether there is room for all of them in the same 26-man World Cup squad. Tuchel feels he can do the creative part of the job while exhibiting the positional and team discipline that Bellingham lacks.
Source: Daily Mail March 26, 2026 13:31 UTC
