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BBC experts predict England's Euro 2028 starting XI

With the tournament hosted on home soil, BBC Sport selects the likely England lineup for the 2028 European Championship.

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What to know

  • BBC experts predict a core group of World Cup players—including Kane, Pickford, Bellingham, Saka, and Rice—will form England's Euro 2028 lineup, with minimal turnover expected over the next two years.
  • Despite co-hosting Euro 2028, England must still qualify; no automatic berth is guaranteed for host nations.
  • England's recent semi-final at the World Cup and European Championship final suggest the group is cohesive and competitive enough to contend for the tournament on home soil.
  • Key position debates remain: Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at right-back, competition at goalkeeper between Pickford and James Trafford, and options for replacing experience if needed.

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BBC experts predict England's Euro 2028 starting XI
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    “Jude Bellingham ended any arguments, such as they were, about his class and place in the team with a brilliant World Cup.”
    — BBC Sport expert

    1. 4 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also BBC Football, BBC Sport, BBC · read ↗

  2. background

    England face Spain in Nations League opener — England host world champions Spain on Saturday in their Nations League opener, beginning the path toward Euro 2028 qualification. While the Nations League does not offer direct qualification, it provides a secondary route for teams that do not qualify automatically.