England manager Gareth Southgate has announced his Three Lions squad for the 2018 World Cup, which kicks off in Russia next month.The England boss has waived the opportunity to select a preliminary 29-man group and instead confirmed his preferred 23-man squad for the tournament.The major casualties include Jack Wilshere and Joe Hart, who have both struggled to hold down regular starting berths for varying reasons this season. Between them, the pair boast 109 England caps, but their omissions cast serious doubts over their futures at international level.Adam Lallana is also a surprise absence, although the Liverpool midfielder has only just returned from injury.Southgate's taken a clear focus on the future with his latest squad, represented best by a surprise call-up for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool defender has been a key part of the Reds' Champions League campaign, but is yet to represent England at senior level.The full England World Cup squad is detailed in the video below...

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