Theo Walcott believes Marcus Rashford is a certain starter for England at the upcoming World Cup. After a year in the wilderness under Gareth Southgate, Rashford found new life during a loan spell at Barcelona, where he recorded 14 goals and 14 assists in 47 matches. This resurgence makes him a primary option for Thomas Tuchel.

Rashford showed his current form in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand, creating five chances before being substituted at half-time. His club future remains precarious, as the Catalan side must decide by June 15 whether to trigger a £26m deal to make the move permanent. This deadline falls just two days before England's opener against Croatia.

Wayne Rooney expressed sadness over Rashford's departure from Manchester United, noting the forward missed a chance to break his scoring record. Despite the heartbreak, Rooney and Jermain Defoe believe the squad's recent club success provides the experience needed to win. They trust Tuchel's decisions, including the shock omission of Harry Maguire from the squad.

England enters the tournament with a mix of European winners and a revitalized attack. The squad possesses the confidence to compete with giants like France and Argentina. Tuchel now aims to end a 60-year wait for a world title.