England head coach Thomas Tuchel has excluded high-profile players Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Harry Maguire from his 26-man World Cup squad, according to a report by thetimes.
com.
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The decision marks a major overhaul for the national team ahead of the official announcement on Friday morning at Wembley.
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Maguire publicly confirmed his omission on social media, expressing deep frustration alongside critical statements from his mother and brother.
"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," wrote Maguire, who has 66 international caps.
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"I've loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players all the best this summer," he added.
Other Omissions and Inclusions
Foden's omission follows Tuchel's critical comments during the March international break regarding the Manchester City midfielder's performance impact.
Palmer missed out after an injury-disrupted season with Chelsea.
Other notable omissions include West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, and Manchester United defender Luke Shaw.
The squad includes Jarell Quansah, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, and 35-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson, who provides leadership after missing Euro 2024.
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The Football Association will broadcast the squad announcement on a new official England application, where Tuchel will answer media questions before the team departs for a Florida training camp on June 1.
