- Tuchel announced his England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- The only Everton player to make the 26-man team is Jordan Pickford.
- Everton had some of the nation’s finest players appear in Royal Blue.
Thomas Tuchel has finally announced his 26-man England squad as the FIFA World Cup is just weeks away.
Only one Everton player has made the cut. Jordan Pickford was a shoo-in after being England’s leading goalkeeper for eight seasons, but there was no room for James Garner, who will feel hard done by after an impressive season.
The Toffees have had a starting English player at the past three World Cup’s and this trend is likely to continue with Pickford maintaining his role as England’s number one.
Over time, there have been many fine players to have appeared for the Three Lions and the Toffees, and here is Everton’s all-time English XI:
Jordan Pickford
Pickford picks himself in this lineup with the shot-stopper proving to be one of his country’s best goalkeepers of all time.
He was an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s side that reignated the hopes of a nation, and helped them to two successive European Championship finals and a World Cup semi final.
Gary Stevens
One of Everton’s heroes in the 1980s, Gary Stevens, used his fine form to propel himself as England’s starting right-back in the 1986 World Cup.
His form did not last in an England shirt, but at one point, he was one of the country’s best right-backs.
Brian Labone
Brian Labone won two league titles and FA Cup with the Blues, and could have won the 1966 World Cup, but famously declined a position in the team in order to get married.
The defender was called up to the 1970 tournament, where he played four matches as West Germany got their revenge by knocking England out in the quarter-finals.
John Stones
John Stones made his England debut as a 20-year-old while emerging as one of the country’s best defenders at Everton.
He has been selected for every major international tournament since EURO 2016, and is 13 caps away from becoming a centurion for his nation.
Ray Wilson
As the only Everton player in the 1966 winning team, Ray Wilson deservedly claims a spot in the all time starting XI.
He was the oldest member of the squad that achieved world glory and remains a national hero. He played in every match of the tournament.
Paul Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne played for Everton after his peak years with England, but his impact on the Three Lions was immense.
He helped his country reach the semi finals of the 1990 World Cup with his flare and skill, and scored one of their most famous goals against Scotland in the 1996 European Championship.
Alan Ball
After winning the World Cup for his country, Alan Ball made his move to Merseyside and became a part of one of Everton’s greatest midfields, The Holy Trinity.
Ball’s determination and effort in the 1966 final, helped England secure their most famous win, as he spurred his team onto glory.
Peter Reid
Peter Reid’s most iconic moment in an England shirt came (unfortunately) when Diego Maradona left him behind as the Argentine scored one of football’s most iconic goals, yet he remains one of Everton’s best English players.
He only achieved 13 caps for his nation but one was named PFA Player of the Year in 1985 for his integral role in the Toffees’ success.
Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish has only appeared in minimal games for the Blues this season, yet is one of their most influential playmakers.
He has dropped out of the England side in recent seasons, but was a key member of the team that made it to the nation’s second major tournament final in 2021, when they lost to Italy at Wembley in the Euros Final.
Gary Lineker
England’s fourth all-time top scorer featured in a single season at Goodison Park and still managed to bag 40 goals for the club.
Gary Lineker played 80 times for his country, captained them, and won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup, where he scored six goals, including a hat trick against Poland.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney burst onto the international scene with some brutal displays in Euro 2004, and although he just missed his country’s resurgence, the Evertonian scored 53 goals, as well as achieving 120 caps.
He also went onto captain England between 2014 and 2017, and scored at four major tournaments.
