Jordan Henderson’s England World Cup selection chances as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer snubbed
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFIFA World CupEx-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is expected to be included in England's 2026 World Cup squad, while Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among those left behindJordan Henderson is expected to keep his place in the England team for this summer's World Cup(Image: Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is widely expected to be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.England head coach Thomas Tuchel will announce the full 26-man squad headed to the United States for this summer’s World Cup on Friday, May 22, and some notable names have already been omitted.Manchester United center back Harry Maguire, left back Luke Shaw, and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden are among those reportedly set to miss out, while ex-Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold awaits his fate. With the full squad announcement imminent, ex-Reds captain Henderson is rated a strong shot to be included and head to his fourth World Cup.READ MORE: Liverpool stance on Arne Slot after social media rife with firing claimsREAD MORE: Arne Slot overtaken as favorite to be Liverpool manager by next season's openerThe current Brentford man is -1600 to be named in Tuchel’s squad, odds which reflect the trust factor the England coach has in an experienced leader like Henderson.The 35-year-old has made 33 appearances for Brentford this campaign, including 21 starts in the Premier League under first-year manager Keith Andrews.Before his move to West London, Henderson spent six months playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq before transferring to Ajax, where he played from Jan.
2025 and has since made eight caps under the new Three Lions boss, six of which came in World Cup qualifying.Tuchel called up Henderson to the England team back in March 2026(Image: Photo by Kevin Hodgson/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)In total, Henderson has 89 England caps to his name, 11 of which have come in World Cups. His lone goal in World Cup play came in England’s 3-0 victory over Senegal in the 2022 Round of 16.Even if Henderson doesn’t start for the Three Lions this summer, he is bound to play a major role as a leader and one of the most experienced players on the team.While the squad has not formally been announced as of Thursday afternoon, fans are starting to get an idea for who will be on the plane to the US and who will be left at home.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher's England World Cup squad already ruined with shock axe from Thomas TuchelREAD MORE: 'I've managed in the Premier League - Arne Slot deserves at least another season at Liverpool'Outside of Maguire, Shaw, and Foden, Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer, AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, and Newcastle defender Lewis Hall will all reportedly miss out.Newcastle’s Dan Burn, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, and Arsenal’s Noni Madueke are expected to be included.This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action.
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