England World Cup squad LIVE: Several big-name players left out ahead of Tuchel confirmation

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·21. Mai 2026

England World Cup squad LIVE: Several big-name players left out ahead of Tuchel confirmation

The day of destiny for England’s World Cup 2026 hopefuls is imminent as Thomas Tuchel prepares to unveil his 26-man squad for the tournament.

England are hoping to transform from tournament challengers into World Cup winners and end 60 years of hurt in North America this summer, and Tuchel has a number of huge decisions to make. While much of the squad picks itself on account of club form and past work internationally, a crowded fight for attacking places could see Phil Foden’s place under real threat, while a call will also need to be made on who backs up captain Harry Kane – if specialist No 9 cover is required at all...

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Defensively, Trent Alexander-Arnold feels a long shot with Tuchel signalling his preference for other right-back, while Harry Maguire has confirmed that he has missed out on a third tournament.