Alan Shearer Exclusive: I hope England get Scotland in World Cup draw

• Alan Shearer on the draw for World Cup 2026

• He hopes England get Scotland at the finals

• Tuchel's men are in great shape after qualifying

• Read more about the World Cup 2026 here

England are in a really good place

In terms of ability, and where England are at this moment in time, and we know five months is a long time in football, but I think England are in a really good place with a really experienced manager.

England have got some excellent players who can definitely compete at the World Cup next summer. There's no doubt about it. 

I hope England draw Scotland at World Cup

It's interesting seeing what the draw will deliver on Friday. There will be shocks and there will be surprises in the World Cup.

I wouldn't go overboard in terms of it being extended to 48 countries now, I'm not a lover of that, but it is what it is.

England could draw Scotland in the group, that would be great, I'd absolutely love that!

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