England officially name former Liverpool captain in FIFA World Cup 2026 squad
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Former Liverpool skipper has been named in England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup. Image Credits: Imago ImagesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place across the United States, Mexico and Canada, begins on June 11, with England having now officially named their squad for the tournament.Late on Thursday, Harry Maguire revealed he has not been included in Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man squad.
England dominated Group K in UEFA qualifying, winning all eight matches without conceding a goal.However, they were less convincing in March’s international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, prompting Tuchel to finalise a squad built around clearly defined roles.Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been included in the squad. The 35-year-old has made 33 appearances for Brentford this season, including 21 Premier League starts under manager Keith Andrews.Before joining Brentford, Henderson spent six months at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, before a spell at Ajax between January 2024 and July 2025.After failing to make a senior England appearance in 2024, he returned under Tuchel in January 2025 and has since earned eight caps, six of them in World Cup qualifying.In total, he has 89 England caps, with 11 appearances at World Cups and one goal, scored in a 3-0 win over Senegal in the 2022 round of 16.Even if he does not start, Henderson is expected to play a key leadership role within the squad due to his experience at major tournaments.Jordan Henderson won seven major trophies during a 12-year Liverpool career, most of them as club captain.
He joined from Sunderland in the summer of 2011 under Kenny Dalglish and quickly became a regular, winning his first trophy with the League Cup in his debut season.After initially needing to re-establish himself, he went on to become a key figure under Brendan Rodgers, playing a central role in the 2013-14 title challenge.Henderson was later appointed captain following Steven Gerrard’s departure and became a key leader under Jurgen Klopp. He helped Liverpool return to the Champions League, reach the 2018 final, and then enjoy a golden period of success.During Klopp’s reign, he lifted the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the Premier League, ending the club’s 30-year wait for a league title in 2020.Liverpool also won both domestic cups in 2022, completing a season in which they challenged on all four fronts.