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The Independent UK
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Luke Baker

EXPLAINED: When is england s first world cup game | Vintage Vibes

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England have announced their 26-man squad for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and attention now turns to their opening game.

Gareth Southgate named a number of surprise inclusions in his group, as James Maddison comes in from the cold, Conor Gallagher gets the nod ahead of James Ward-Prowse in midfield, while Callum Wilson is preferred to Tammy Abraham up front.

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