- England has officially announced its squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup , with a 26-man squad convening in Florida for a pre-tournament warm-up camp.
- Captain Harry Kane will continue to wear the number 9 shirt, while Jude Bellingham has been assigned the number 10, suggesting a significant role in the team.
- Elliot Anderson, making his World Cup debut, has been given the prestigious number 8 shirt, previously worn by notable English midfielders such as Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard.
- Nico O'Reilly, another tournament debutant following a breakthrough season, will wear number 3, with both he and Anderson anticipated to play prominent roles under manager Thomas Tuchel.
- The team's World Cup journey is scheduled to commence against Croatia on 17 June, as England aim to secure a major international trophy after a 60-year wait.
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