Any clues? England World Cup squad numbers revealed with Jude Bellingham at No.10
England’s squad numbers for this summer’s World Cup have been revealed
England have announced their squad numbers for the World Cup, with Jude Bellingham handed the number 10 shirt.
Bellingham is part of Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad that arrived in Florida for their pre-tournament camp on Monday.
The Real Madrid star has not been a regular in Tuchel’s side this season after an injury-hit campaign, but he is in contention to start the opening group game against Croatia in a fortnight.
Morgan Rogers is his direct rival for a starting position and has been given 17, unable to have the 27 shirt he wears for Aston Villa as players are numbered one to 26.
Captain Harry Kane wears the No.9 shirt for the third successive World Cup while Marcus Rashford has been handed 11 ahead of Anthony Gordon.
Declan Rice will wear No.4, Elliot Anderson’s importance has been highlighted by him getting No.8 while Bukayo Saka is No.7.
Jordan Pickford (1), Ezri Konsa (2), John Stones (5), Marc Guehi (6) and Nico O’Reilly (3) make up the rest of the high-profile numbers, with Chelsea right-back Reece James wearing 24 like he does for his club.
England step up their preparations for the tournament with friendlies against New Zealand on Saturday and Costa Rica next Wednesday.
Full list: 1. Jordan Pickford, 2. Ezri Konsa, 3. Nico O’Reilly, 4. Declan Rice, 5. John Stones, 6. Marc Guehi, 7. Bukayo Saka, 8. Elliot Anderson, 9. Harry Kane, 10. Jude Bellingham, 11. Marcus Rashford, 12. Tino Livramento, 13. Dean Henderson, 14. Jordan Henderson, 15. Dan Burn, 16. Kobbie Mainoo, 17. Morgan Rogers, 18. Anthony Gordon, 19. Ollie Watkins, 20. Noni Madueke, 21. Eberechi Eze, 22. Ivan Toney, 23. James Trafford, 24. Reece James, 25. Djed Spence, 26. Jarell Quansah.