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World Cup 2022: England hopefuls who could make Gareth Southgate's squad

These are worrying times for Gareth Southgate just a month out from the World Cup.

Some of England's most important players are injury doubts for the tournament in Qatar and the lists seems to be growing by the week amid the hurly-burly of Premier League action.

Reece James, who likely would have been England's first-choice right-back, looks set to miss the tournament after picking up a serious knee injury last week.

Gareth Southgate has some tough decisions to make before he confirms his England squad

Gareth Southgate has some tough decisions to make before he confirms his England squad

England open their Qatar World Cup campaign against Iran on November 21

England open their Qatar World Cup campaign against Iran on November 21

To compound matters, Kyle Walker, another trusted Southgate lieutenant, is recovering from surgery on a groin injury and also looks doubtful.