The third and final group game for England is against Great Britain neighbours Wales and their star man Gareth Bale. It takes place in Al Rayyan on 29th November at 22:00 Qatar time, which is 19:00 in England and Wales.

The Iran manager Carlos Queiroz had a terse exchange when asked about the oppression of women in Iran, especially in protests over recent months, which have culminated in death penalties imposed on at least one of those who have taken part in demonstrations. Cristiano Ronaldo, at the centre of his own furore over his Piers Morgan interview, joins the likes of Lucy Bronze, Lionel Messi and Neymar on a launch video. "Under the umbrella Football Unites the World, Fifa will team up with a range of international partners and organisations to promote and highlight causes such as anti-discrimination, sustainability, and education during the Fifa World Cup," the governing body said.The 26-man squad, led by manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane, will make the seven-hour flight to Doha on a 'Rain Bow' Virgin Atlantic A350 Airbus. Unveiling the new permanent bronze sculpture of Bell, Lee and Summerbee outside the Etihad Stadium on 28 November, Man City stated that “the magnificent statue will serve as a reminder of three of our greatest ever players.” England squad for Qatar 2022 and World Cup team line-up Goalkeepers - England squad for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Walker has proved his fitness to Southgate after undergoing groin surgery and not playing in more than a month. Whilst the pair are also self-proclaimed Lisandro Martinez and Jadon Sancho superfans, over the past season or so in particular, Garnacho and George have developed a real bond and he has had the opportunity to meet the no.17 on a number of occasions.

Rashford has not played for England since the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy, but the Manchester United forward has scored seven goals in all competitions this season. Did you know? England had to qualify for the 1999 tournament and booked their place after wins against Italy (23-15) and the Netherlands (110-0)

Captained Liverpool to a Champions League final but missed out to Kane on the armband for the World Cup. Thought highly of by Southgate and should be one of the first names on the teamsheet. The club’s Chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said in a statement: “This statue honours three players who are unquestionably City legends and have deservedly earned a special place in the history of the Club and hearts of the whole City family. Bed-ridden British mother, 39, battling long Covid 'death sentence' wants to end her life in Switzerland after almost two years of suffering that has left her in constant agony and unable to care for her four children We have had to cover a couple of players who are not fully match fit as well so having 26 players means you can take a couple of risks.

In an interview with investment bank Saxo, the Swede, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, also said that he would like Harry Kane to win player of the tournament.The vicious royal assassination that shames even Harry and Meghan's odious cheerleader: MAUREEN CALLAHAN - who's read Omid Scobie's Endgame so you don't have to - is horrified at its unblushing cruelty Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)