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Jamie Carragher has claimed that Eberechi Eze should be LEFT OUT of England’s squad for the World Cup, having made a number of radical calls. The Three Lions kick off their tournament in a little under five months and Thomas Tuchelwill already be putting thought into his squad.

But ex-Liverpool star Carragher has offered the German a few words of advice ahead of England’s Group L opener against Croatia in Texas. Speaking on Sky Sports alongside ex-Chelsea star Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink, he selected a full 26-man squad.

Within it, he selected 10 certainties which included stars such as Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and more. A number of other decisions were slightly more difficult, however.

One position was England’s widemen, where Carragher selected Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden, but left out Arsenal duo Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Carragher said: “Cole Palmer is not a certainty, but he is a wonderful footballer.

“It is not going well for him at Chelsea with injuries, but remember his performance against PSG in the Club World Cup final. He was out of this world. He has scored in a final [for England, Euro 2024]. He goes.

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“For me, Phil Foden goes too. But you couldn't play them both [Foden and Palmer] in the same team. I think Rashford, and I had a decision... I don't think the outsiders have done enough. I decided to go with Anthony Gordon - he has been the go-to guy. He needs to add more goals, but him ahead of [Noni] Madueke, who I don't think will play enough football.”

Carragher also had a number of decisions to make when it came to his midfield options alongside Bellingham, Rice and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson. A surprise name included was Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo despite his difficult season.

Explaining his inclusion, Carragher said: “It is on his [last] two performances, but [also] what he has done for England. He has played in a final.

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“He has to have a good run, but what we saw him do for England, the Netherlands game [Euro 2024 semi-final], his performance that night at such a young age... it was like he was playing with his mates. I couldn't believe it.”

Another controversial name included was ex-Liverpool star Jordan Henderson. Carragher said: “Henderson isn't in the Brentford team, but, when you talk about 26 players, I think you can [select him]. He's not just in there for the football - he has had an amazing England career - he may be taken as a wildcard, be a bridge between the coaching and playing staff.”

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford.

Defenders: Reece James, Lewis Hall, Luke Shaw, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tino Livramento, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Trevoh Chalobah, Harry Maguire

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Adam Wharton, Kobbie Mainoo

Number 10s and wingers: Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon

Forwards: Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins

Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane

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