O'Reilly's statistics are impressive. In the Premier League, he has made 35 tackles, won 75 duels with a success rate of 51.0%, and has been dribbled past only nine times, which is a notable achievement for a left-back. His performance against Liverpool was particularly notable, as Mohamed Salah was unable to complete a single dribble against him.

O'Reilly is also a threat on the attacking end, with 39 touches in the opposition box, creating 12 chances, and 11 successful dribbles across his 14 Premier League games. He has also scored a goal and provided three assists.

Thomas Tuchel has limited options at left-back for England. Luke Shaw, who has been the first choice in the past, has dropped off significantly and hasn't featured in a national team camp this year. Myles Lewis-Skelly, who was touted as Shaw's successor, has been limited by the return of Riccardo Calafiori to fitness, and Tuchel has stated that he won't pick him unless he plays regularly.

Considering these factors, O'Reilly's consistency and impressive performances make a strong case for him to be England's first-choice left-back at the 2026 World Cup.