![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/world-cup-2022-live-england-squad-numbers-announced-messi-says-southgates-side-are-favourites-bale-fit-for-opener/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SunSport-off-platform-templates-15-3.png&description=QATAR LATEST Updated: 11:47, 15 Nov 2022ENGLAND's squad numbers have been ANNOUNCED for the World Cup - with Marcus Rashford taking the No 11. England are gearing up to face Iran while Wales face USA in their first game. And Gareth Bale has announced that he is fit for the first game of the tournament. Elsewhere, Lionel Messi's Argentina have touched down in the Middle East and face UAE in a pre-tournament friendly. And the PSG star believes that England, France and Brazil are favourites for the tournament. Bet £10 on Golden Boot winner and get £2 FREE BET each time they score or assist Stay tuned with all the latest ahead of the tournament... England on their their way The England squad left for Qatar this morning as they look to end 66 years of hurt in the Middle East. Gareth Southgate's side departed Birmingham early on Tuesday and were given a send-off by excited kids. The Three Lions get their campaign underway against Iran on Monday. Credit: https://twitter.com/England/status/1592464150764335104 Gareth Bale has revealed that he's fully fit and ready to play every minute of the group stages if required. Wales get their campaign underway against the USA on Monday before playing Iran on Friday week and England on 29 November. He said: "I'm fully fit and ready to go. If I need to play three 90s, I'll play three 90s. "It's been difficult, mentally more than anything. " I guess for everybody, the last three or four weeks, it's been difficult, even hearing stories of players going down and knowing they're going to miss the World Cup." Aston Villa defender Matty Cash can't wait to play at his first World Cup. The right-back committed to playing for Poland back in October, qualifying through his mother and grandfather, and has won seven caps. Ahead of the tournament, Cash said: "It's going to be amazing, never sort of dreamed that I'd play for a country or a major tournament." Lionel Messi reckons England are bigger favourites to win the World Cup than Argentina. The){kind=link}
ENGLAND’s squad numbers have been ANNOUNCED for the World Cup – with Marcus Rashford taking the No 11.
England are gearing up to face Iran while Wales face USA in their first game.
And Gareth Bale has announced that he is fit for the first game of the tournament.
Elsewhere, Lionel Messi’s Argentina have touched down in the Middle East and face UAE in a pre-tournament friendly.
And the PSG star believes that England, France and Brazil are favourites for the tournament.