Thomas Tuchel prepares 55-man England squad for World Cup deadline
England manager Thomas Tuchel must submit a preliminary 55-man squad to FIFA by Monday ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America.
The submission of this provisional release list acts as the primary pool from which the final tournament selection will be made.
It also ensures European clubs legally release their players for international duty during mandated preparation periods.
This massive initial roster provides governing bodies with necessary documentation for player eligibility and logistical planning across the three host nations.
Final selection and tournament draw
The German tactician will eventually cut his sweeping initial list down to a final 26-man group by 30 May.
The Three Lions have been drawn into Group L for the expanded global showpiece.
Topping their group would see the 1966 champions avoid fellow heavyweights such as France and Argentina until at least the semi-final stage.
Group L fixtures and key dates
The national side kick off their campaign against Croatia on 17 June at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.
They will then travel to Massachusetts to face Ghana in Boston on 23 June.
The group stage concludes against Panama four days later at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.
Should Tuchel’s men secure first place in their group, they will advance to a round-of-32 fixture in Atlanta on 1 July.