Gary Cahill exclusive: Former Chelsea captain names his wildcard World Cup pick over Max Dowman
Gary Cahill expects Thomas Tuchel to snub Arsenal teenager Max Dowman as a wildcard pick for England’s World Cup squad.
The teen has made waves throughout a breakthrough season for Mikel Arteta‘s facet, and final month grew to become the youngest goalscorer in Premier League historical past on the age of 16 years and 73 days.
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Dowman has made 11 appearances for the Arsenal first staff this season, and that aim towards Everton solely elevated a rising clamor from some circles for him to be named in England’s 26-man squad for this summer season’s World Cup.
There isn’t any scarcity of attacking choices out there to England head coach Thomas Tuchel, although, and loads of the assumption that this summer season’s event comes too early for it to be useful for participant or supervisor.
Max Dowman and Bukayo Saka (Getty)
Speaking concerning the possibilities of {the teenager} making the squad, Cahill, who featured at three main tournaments for England, informed Standard Sport: “I can’t really see that.
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“You’ve got to look at the depth and the personnel he’s got to choose from — and there’s going to be a hell of a lot of players that will miss out.”
But Cahill might see there being a wildcard pick — one who has already scored 16 objectives for England.
Danny Welbeck has been in high quality kind for Brighton this season (Getty)
Danny Welbeck, who final performed for England in September 2018, has 5 objectives in his final eight video games for Brighton.
Only Joe Hart performed alongside Welbeck in additional of the Brighton veteran’s 42 England appearances than Cahill, and mentioned of his in-form 35-year-old former team-mate: “He is timing his run unbelievably well.”
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Speaking on the launch occasion of the 2026 World Cup Panini sticker assortment, Cahill added: “Another participant I really feel may have a big effect is Nico O’Reilly, who has stepped up massively with large moments at Manchester City.
“A tremendous season, very versatile. I don’t think he is going to be a shock pick, but he could have a bigger impact than many people may think.”
