England are in Atlanta today for their round of 32 World Cup game against DR Congo. It’s a squad that blends youth with experience; each players’ path has led them to the biggest footballing stage, but let’s take a look back at the beginning of their professional journeys.
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
Dean Henderson
James Trafford
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Defenders
Reece James
Nico O’Reilly
Ezri Konsa
Marc Guéhi
Jarell Quansah
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John Stones
Trevoh Chalobah
Dan Burn
Djed Spence
Midfielders
Declan Rice
Elliot Anderson
Jordan Henderson
Jude Bellingham
Kobbie Mainoo
Forwards
Bukayo Saka
Marcus Rashford
Eberechi Eze
Morgan Rogers
Anthony Gordon
Noni Madueke
Harry Kane
Ollie Watkins
Ivan Toney
The England v DR Congo game kicks off at 5pm UK time and you can watch on BBC One.
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