Tuchel’s England squad with missing stars and spicy detail

England’s national football coach Thomas Tuchel caused a few surprises with his nomination for the World Cup squad. Bayern star Harry Kane As expected, he remains captain, but the German coach is without the offensive stars in his squad for the tournament in North America Phil Foden from Manchester City and Cole Palmer from Chelsea. Also Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) or Harry Maguire (Manchester United) are not part of the 26-man squad.

The squad was featured in a video clip with music from the Beatles (“Come Together”) is announced and is already causing discussions on the island. Tuchel’s nomination of the former Brentford striker also comes unexpectedly Ivan Toneyin Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli for two years. Djed Spence from relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur is considered another squad surprise. Foden, Palmer and Alexander-Arnold were part of then coach Gareth Southgate’s England squad at the 2024 European Championship.

In addition, Maguire, who was not at the European Championships due to injury, will not be at this tournament either. “I was convinced that I could have played an important role for my country this summer after the season I played,” the Manchester United defender wrote on Instagram. “I am shocked and deeply disappointed.” The 33-year-old played two test matches for England in March. Also his teammate Luke Shaw stays at home.

By Editor