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Jack Grealish will have a 'big tournament', Bukayo Saka has made 'COLOSSAL progress' and James Maddison must START against Iran... MICAH RICHARDS' guide to Gareth Southgate's England squad

England's World Cup campaign kicks off in no more than three days, and Gareth Southgate will be putting together the finishing touches ahead of Monday's opening clash against Iran.

With several familiar faces and a handful of new additions, the Three Lions' squad boasts an enviable cocktail of talented youngsters and experienced internationals who are each bidding to fire England to World Cup glory next month.

Leicester playmaker James Maddison earned his first call-up to a major international tournament following a fruitful spell at the King Power, while Callum Wilson made the cut thanks to his superb goalscoring form at Newcastle.