The Three Lions kick off their World Cup 2026 Group L campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington before facing Ghana and Panama later this month.
England are predicted to top their group and are tipped as one of the favourites to go all the way and win the competition this summer under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel has transformed England into one of the most organised sides in international football and as they approach their first game.
James spoke to BetVictor, who are offering odds of 100/1 on England winning the World Cup about how he believes Tuchel’s side can lift the trophy for the first time since 1966.
“I think England can win it, so they will go all the way.
“When you look at the squad, and having listened to Thomas Tuchel's squad announcement interview, I liked the level of detail he went into about players understanding their roles. I think there's a nice balance, not just in terms of personnel but also in the way Thomas has explained why he's selected the squad the way he has.
“Everything feels right. It feels good. We have so much talent in that squad that I don't think it's about looking for one individual. That's why I feel confident.
“We have balance, and everyone will quite literally do what they need to do for England to win, rather than relying on one player to carry the team through the tournament.”
Croatia wrecked England’s World Cup dreams in the semi-finals in Russia eight years ago in 2018 and Tuchel faces a tough first test heading into the competition where anything can happen.