England World Cup 2022 squad: Who’s on the plane? Who’s still at check-in? Wildcard shouts for Qatar

The World Cup is just two months away, and yes that will never not be weird to type out when you are only in September, thanks FIFA. After a blistering start to the season we are now in the first, and only, international break of the autumn, with managers having one last chance to get a look at players with their national teams before the final announcement has to be made on the 26-man squads on November 18.

Ad So with that in mind, we’re introducing a new series that will take a look at Gareth Southgate’s England squad between now and that date in November. For the international break we’ll look to update this article after each of the matches, during the season we’ll do this every Monday.

We’ll look at which players have played themselves into the contention and who might be in danger. World Cup'I want to be at Euro 2024' – Ronaldo not planning to retire any time soon5 HOURS AGO There are four sections: on the plane, practically there, on the fringes and wildcard shouts.

In this first article we’ll introduce who’s in what section and give a few lines explaining some of the calls that you may feel are a bit more controversial. Before anyone gets too upset, these names are in absolutely NO particular order.

Let’s get going. 'I am sad for Maguire' – Chiellini says Man Utd 'require too much' from defender Noble to become West Ham sporting director in January 'I want to be at Euro 2024' – Ronaldo not planning to retire any time soon On the plane, preparing for take-off Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), John Stones (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Declan Rice (West Ham), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem