Alan Shearer Names England's Ideal XI for 2026 World Cup

Alan Shearer, a former England striker, has selected his ideal starting XI for the England national team to potentially win the 2026 World Cup. In an exclusive interview, Shearer retained Jordan Pickford as the goalkeeper.

The defensive lineup features Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Nico O'Reilly, combining experience with youthful vigor. In midfield, Shearer included Declan Rice in a defensive role and Jude Bellingham in an attacking midfield position, while Elliot Anderson also made the squad.

On the wings, Bukayo Saka was chosen, with Marcus Rashford appearing as a substitute. Harry Kane, the current captain and all-time leading scorer for England with 81 goals in 116 appearances, was selected as the forward.

Shearer expressed confidence in his team’s ability to triumph in the upcoming tournament, following England's recent performances, including a 4-2 victory over Croatia and a 0-0 draw against Ghana.