England: Toney, Watkins in, while Palmer and Foden join Maguire on World Cup snub list | OneFootball

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke is set to make the England World Cup squad as Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and two others are left out after news of Harry Maguire’s absence, according to reports.

Thomas Tuchel will reveal his World Cup squad on Friday as he chooses 26 players to represent the Three Lions in Canada, Mexico and USA next month.

News broke earlier on Thursday evening that Manchester United centre-back Maguire will not be part of Tuchel’s plans for the summer tournament with the defender revealing his “shock” at the decision, while his Red Devils team-mate Kobbie Mainoo is set to be included.

And now BBC Sport‘s Sami Mokbel has revealed that Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Manchester City attacking midfielder Phil Foden, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw and AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori are also set to miss out on the England squad.

Mokbel wrote:

The Athletic‘s David Ornstein also revealed that former Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is currently playing in Saudi Arabia, will be in the England squad.

Ornstein, who also brought news of Newcastle’s Tino Livramento being included, wrote on X: ‘Ivan Toney recalled to England squad for 2026 World Cup. 30yo Al Ahli striker rewarded for 42 goals + 11 assists in 37 #AlAhli appearances across all competitions this season. Former Brentford forward not involved for #ENG since last June @TheAthleticFC.’

Giving regular updates, Ornstein added: ‘Ollie Watkins returns to England squad for 2026 World Cup squad. 30yo Aston Villa striker up to 19 goals + 5 assists in helping #AVFC lift Europa League & qualify for Champions League. Strengthens #ENG forward options at #2026FIFAWorldCup.’

Earlier on Thursday it was claimed that Chelsea defender Levi Colwill could be likely to get the nod from Tuchel after making a good impression in recent weeks – but Mokbel dismissed that by claiming the returning star is ‘also in line for disappointment’.

Ahead of Chelsea’s penultimate match of the campaign at home to Tottenham, interim boss Calum McFarlane said of Colwill: “We need to be careful with Levi.

“He’s obviously off the back of a very serious injury and has performed well in those two games. We’ll see how he looks today, how he reports, and we’ll make a decision on that.

“It’s been great to have him back, great for English football as well. I think we’ve got a really talented, really high-potential player here.

“Injuries are a part of it, and he’s shown really good mental strength and character to come through that and perform away at Anfield and in an FA Cup final.”

Shearer tips Colwill to make the England squad

Before the likelihood of Colwill getting a call-up was announced, former England striker Alan Shearer predicted that the Chelsea centre-back would be in contention despite his injury worries.

Shearer said on The Rest Is Football: “I thought Colwill played really well for Chelsea and I think he might have played himself into the England squad.

“I do, I thought he was excellent.”

When asked if the length of Colwill’s recent injury layoff was a cause for concern, Shearer replied: “In terms of an injury, if you’re going to take John Stones, will you take a risk on someone who has been out for a long time?

“So that’s tough but I thought he was one of the big plusses for Chelsea.”