ENGLAND have revealed their squad numbers for this summer’s World Cup… with some surprises.
Jordan Pickford takes the No1 jersey in a clear indication he is Gareth Southgate‘s main man between the sticks.
Danny Rose has beaten Ashley Young to the No3 shirt… but star man Dele Alli only gets No20.
Alli wears No20 for Tottenham, but in international competition would be expected to take on of the “first XI” jerseys.
Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard has taken the iconic No7 shirt, Harry Maguire No5 and Jordan Henderson the No8 top.
Jamie Vardy will wear No1 for England during the tournament in Russia, Eric Dier will don No4, as Kyle Walker takes the No2 shirt.
Elsewhere in the first XI numbers, John Stones will wear No5, Harry Kane takes the No9 top and Raheem Sterling boasts No10.
Of course, getting handed tops in the Nos 1 – 11 range does not guarantee a starting berth.
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After all, Kieran Trippier is expected to start at right wing-back, but has been given the No12 top.
Alli is also expected to start in his comforting No20, while Gary Cahill (No15) is also expected to take his place in the back-five in Russia.
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