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England World Cup squad LIVE: Foden, Maguire and Palmer left out ahead of Tuchel confirmation
When will the England squad be named?
We’re expecting the England squad to be named about 10am BST tomorrow morning, with the FA-produced livestream due to begin at 9.45am BST.
Miguel Delaney and Lawrence Ostlere will be at Wembley a little after that to listen to Thomas Tuchel speak.
In the meantime we’ll go through the rumoured bold calls perhaps on the way…
Mike Jones21 May 2026 19:06
Maguire’s statement on World Ciup omission
Over on X, Maguire wrote: “I was confident I could of 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. 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.”
Mike Jones21 May 2026 19:05
England’s World Cup 2026 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s almost there and which big names will miss out?
Late on Thursday, Maguire revealed that he has not been named in Tuchel’s final 26. The Manchester United defender, back in the squad in March after a strong run of form, said he is “shocked and gutted” by the decision. And TalkSport revealed Foden will also be left behind after a difficult season at Manchester City.
Lawrence Ostlere21 May 2026 19:03
Harry Maguire omitted from England squad
TalkSport first reported the news that Manchester United’s Harry Maguire will miss out on a place at the World Cup.
Maguire has undergone something of a resurgence under Michael Carrick towards the end of the season and believed he had made a case to push for the squad.
That is not so with the player also taking to social media to confirm his omission.
Mike Jones21 May 2026 19:00
Good evening!
We’re just a day away from Thomas Tuchel announcing the 26-players that have made England’s World Cup squad but some news has dropped early.
We’ll have the latest updates and rumours ahead of tomorrow’s announcement and give our thoughts on who we think will make it onto the plane to the USA.
Mike Jones21 May 2026 18:57
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