Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel’s<\/b> 26-man England squad<\/b> for this summer’s World Cup.<\/p>\nKey Omissions and Inclusions<\/h3>\n
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire<\/b> has also been left out, with the 33-year-old stating he is “shocked and gutted” by the decision. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins<\/b>, fresh from helping his side win the Europa League, is included, alongside Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney<\/b>, who boasts an impressive 32 goals in 32 games in the Saudi Arabian league this season.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White<\/b> has missed out, despite being the top-scoring English player<\/b> in the Premier League this season with 14 goals, a tally matched by Watkins and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Manchester City’s Foden<\/b> and Chelsea’s Palmer<\/b>, both versatile attacking midfielders, have experienced inconsistent seasons.<\/p>\n
In a post on Instagram, Maguire<\/b> confirmed his disappointment: “I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the players all the best.” His mother, Zoe, also expressed her dismay on social media, saying she was “disgusted” by the decision.<\/p>\n
Maguire’s<\/b> Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw<\/b> has also been omitted despite an impressive season, with Newcastle’s Dan Burn<\/b> and Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly<\/b> being called up instead. Chelsea defender Levi Colwill<\/b> and AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori<\/b> are out, though Arsenal winger Noni Madueke<\/b> has made the cut. He joins Premier League-winning team-mates Bukayo Saka<\/b>, Declan Rice<\/b>, and Eberechi Eze<\/b>, the latter rewarded for his excellent form.<\/p>\n
Tottenham defender Djed Spence<\/b> has also made Tuchel’s squad<\/b>, meaning no place for Real Madrid’s Alexander-Arnold<\/b>, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly, or Everton’s James Garner. Spence, 25, suffered a broken jaw but is expected to wear a protective mask if he plays.<\/p>\n
The omissions of Maguire<\/b>, Tomori<\/b>, and Colwill<\/b> mean Manchester City defender John Stones<\/b> has been included, despite an injury-disrupted campaign. Tuchel<\/b> views Stones<\/b> as a key player but has been concerned about his fitness. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton<\/b> also misses out, but Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo<\/b> retains his place after a recall for previous friendlies. Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson<\/b>, a mainstay under Tuchel<\/b>, also keeps his spot.<\/p>\nTournament Schedule and Player Statistics<\/h3>\n
The World Cup, hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada<\/b>, commences on 11 June<\/b>. Foden<\/b> has played 49 times for England but started only 22 Premier League games for City this season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists across 32 top-flight appearances. Palmer<\/b> has scored nine goals in 25 Premier League games during an injury-hit campaign for Chelsea.<\/p>\n
England will warm up with friendlies against New Zealand<\/b> on 6 June and Costa Rica<\/b> on 10 June. Their World Cup campaign begins against Croatia<\/b> on 17 June, followed by group games against Ghana<\/b> and Panama<\/b>.<\/p>\nExpert Analysis: Tuchel’s Selections<\/h3>\n
Former England defender Phil Jagielka<\/b> commented on the squad, stating: “It’s not been a great season for either Phil Foden<\/b> or Cole Palmer<\/b>. And in that attacking area, we’ve got a pool of players who have outperformed them at club level. Usually for England you get to keep your place on your name, but Thomas Tuchel<\/b> wants to pick on form and chemistry, so I’m not surprised.”<\/p>\n
Regarding Ivan Toney<\/b>, Jagielka noted: “Maybe his schedule hasn’t been as hectic. If the manager thinks he needs to give Harry Kane<\/b> a rest or we need a penalty specialist, there are loads of situations where he could come into the mix. It’s going to be a very hot tournament, so he wants to bring a pretty fresh Ivan Toney<\/b>. Obviously, he’s a penalty specialist.” He added that Tuchel<\/b> has “stuck to his guns” regarding Maguire’s<\/b> omission.<\/p>\nEngland World Cup Squad<\/h3>\n
Goalkeepers:<\/b> Dean Henderson<\/b> (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford<\/b> (Everton), James Trafford<\/b> (Manchester City)
Defenders:<\/b> Dan Burn<\/b> (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi<\/b> (Manchester City), Reece James<\/b> (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa<\/b> (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento<\/b> (Newcastle), Nico O’Reilly<\/b> (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah<\/b> (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence<\/b> (Tottenham), John Stones<\/b> (Manchester City)
Midfielders:<\/b> Elliot Anderson<\/b> (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham<\/b> (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze<\/b> (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson<\/b> (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo<\/b> (Manchester United), Declan Rice<\/b> (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers<\/b> (Aston Villa)
Forwards:<\/b> Anthony Gordon<\/b> (Newcastle United), Harry Kane<\/b> (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke<\/b> (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford<\/b> (Barcelona on loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka<\/b> (Arsenal), Ivan Toney<\/b> (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins<\/b> (Aston Villa)<\/p>\n
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