The England players heading to Qatar were given a special send-off by being presented with their squad numbers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Prince William, President of The FA, made a surprise visit to St. George’s Park to join manager Gareth Southgate in revealing each number in front of the players and the Three Lions support team.
It was the first time each of them found out what they would wear on their kit during the finals.
Southgate said: “It was a nice moment to be with the group and Prince William, who has been a huge supporter of ours. I know how passionate the players are about their country and it was great to see what it meant to each of them as they came forward.”
Prince William said: “What you and Gareth have built here is something special, that’s clear to see.
“Play for each other, support each other, enjoy it, and I’m sure you’ll go far.”
An insight as to how England might line up in their opening tie against Iran, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was handed the NO.1 shirt, captain Harry Kane opened his box to find the famous NO.9 and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallacher was last up to collect his unique NO.26 top.
SQUAD NUMBERS
- Jordan Pickford
- Kyle Walker
- Luke Shaw
- Declan Rice
- John Stones
- Harry Maguire
- Jack Grealish
- Jordan Henderson
- Harry Kane ©
- Raheem Sterling
- Marcus Rashford
- Kieran Trippier
- Nick Pope
- Kalvin Phillips
- Eric Dier
- Conor Coady
- Bukayo Saka
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Mason Mount
- Phil Foden
- Ben White
- Jude Bellingham
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Callum Wilson
- James Maddison
- Conor Gallagher
