Thomas Tuchel has already started contacting the England hopefuls who have not made the cut.

It's the call any player dreads - because even in today's club-centric landscape, representing your country at a World Cup remains the pinnacle.

Tuchel's squad will be made public on Friday. For the fortunate 26, opportunity beckons – England head to this tournament as one of the fancied few to lift the trophy in New Jersey on 19 July.

But for those the England head coach rings with bad news, there will only be a summer with thoughts of what might have been.

BBC Sport looks at the key decisions Tuchel has faced in picking his final squad - and who has had most reason to be nervous during the selection process.

-BBC