Morgan Gibbs-White, recognized as one of the Premier League’s most outstanding players at present, also did not make the selection, along with Adam Wharton and Luke Shaw.
In a surprising move, Ivan Toney has been included in the squad as a forward, alongside Djed Spence, who has been chosen over Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lewis Hall for the full-back position.
The 26-man World Cup squad for England is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders: Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Tino Livarmento, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Reece James
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon