🏴 Tuchel springs a surprise, England's 26 for the World Cup minus key names | OneFootball

England have officially announced their final 26-man squad for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel has surprised the entire football world with a bold squad selection full of drastic decisions that will give people plenty to talk about in the coming weeks.

The biggest surprise in the 'Three Lions' squad is the inclusion of Ivan Toney as the most eye-catching pick made by the German manager.

Alongside the striker, players such as Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke and Djed Spence have secured their ticket to the big global showpiece.

A string of key absences

However, what has truly set social media alight is the list of high-profile omissions. Thomas Tuchel has decided to leave behind stars such as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer after an inconsistent year, as well as established defenders like Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Also not travelling to the North American tournament are Lewis Hall, Levi Colwill, Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jarrod Bowen and veteran striker Danny Welbeck.

With this revolutionary squad list, England are making it clear that current form and tactical fit matter more than the big names of the past.

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