England's World Cup squad is set to board a plane to North America, carrying the weight of 60 years of heartbreak. Thomas Tuchel's side has been touted as one of the most gifted generations since the 1966 win, but questions still linger. England's qualification road was smooth, but recent friendlies have raised concerns. The squad announcement sparked controversy, with notable omissions and puzzling selections.
Harry Kane remains the cornerstone of England's team, with Jude Bellingham and Nico O'Reilly offering exciting possibilities. The midfield remains organised, but creativity relies on individual talent. Goalkeeping and defensive stability are dependable, but the biggest uncertainty remains the manager.
England possesses the tools to challenge for the World Cup, but converting potential into performance is the challenge. A quarter-final finish is predicted, with semi-finals possible if Kane delivers and Bellingham hits top form early. Is it coming home? Perhaps not, but for the first time in a long while, England arrives with enough talent to make the question feel genuine.
