{"id":772497,"date":"2026-02-18T11:33:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/772497\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:33:22","slug":"jarrod-bowens-world-cup-place-up-in-the-air-as-west-ham-star-faces-battle-for-england-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/772497\/","title":{"rendered":"Jarrod Bowen\u2019s World Cup place \u2018up in the air\u2019 as West Ham star faces battle for England squad"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Jarrod Bowen continues to lead the charge at West Ham United, although his chances of making the England squad for the 2026 World Cup reportedly remain up in the air. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bowen<\/a>, who has 20 caps for his country, is the joint-second top-scoring Englishman in the Premier League this season. <\/p>\n

Only Dominic Calvert-Lewin (10) has scored more goals than the West Ham United<\/a> captain (8) and the Leeds forward hasn\u2019t been involved at international level in years. <\/p>\n

England manager Thomas Tuchel likes working with Bowen<\/a>, although he faces intense competition for places. <\/p>\n

How do these appointments make you feel about the relegation battle? \ud83d\udc40 <\/p>\n

\"ACredit: Getty Images\/Marc Atkins\/Jose Breton\/Pics Action\/NurPhoto <\/p>\n

Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are in contention, although perhaps the former could move into a central role going forward. <\/p>\n

That, in theory, could open up a space for Bowen, who missed out on the 2022 World Cup under Gareth Southgate. <\/p>\n

Still, Jack Gaughan of The Daily Mail<\/a> has rated his chances of making the final squad as \u201cup in the air\u201d, though it is claimed that Bowen is \u201calways in the conversation\u201d. <\/p>\n

\"EnglandPhoto by Eddie Keogh \u2013 The FA\/The FA via Getty ImagesJarrod Bowen\u2019s stats under Thomas Tuchel <\/p>\n

Though Tuchel values Bowen\u2019s versatility<\/a>, he\u2019s yet to really trust him in any meaningful games. <\/p>\n

That is perhaps explained by the fact that Saka has previously been the undisputed first choice option on the right for the Three Lions, though it\u2019s not as if the Gunners star has been in brilliant club form on a consistent basis for a while now. <\/p>\n

In total, Bowen has made eight appearances for England under Tuchel, two of which have come from the start. <\/p>\n

In around 216 minutes of action under Tuchel, Bowen has recorded one assist. <\/p>\n

Things are looking up \ud83d\ude0d So who are we sending down to the Championship?! <\/p>\n

Forest? Leeds?\u2026\u2026Spurs? \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n

\"ACredit: Getty Images\/Rob Newell \u2013 CameraSport Harry Redknapp calls for Jarrod Bowen to go to the 2026 World Cup <\/p>\n

Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has urged Tuchel to take Bowen to the 2026 World Cup. <\/p>\n

Asked whether the former Hull City forward should go, Redknapp told talkSPORT<\/a>: \u201cFor sure, he\u2019d be in my squad. <\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, you\u2019d have him anywhere, wouldn\u2019t you? <\/p>\n

\u201cHe gives it absolutely everything, he works, he scores goals, he\u2019s a great team player and he\u2019s got real good ability. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love him, he is Mr West Ham for me at the moment, he\u2019s been amazing.\u201d <\/p>\n

Bowen continues to star for West Ham<\/a> and that\u2019s all he can do as he looks to achieve his dream of playing in a World Cup for England. <\/p>\n

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