‘Shocked’ Harry Maguire left out of England’s World Cup squad
The Man United centre back was a key player under Gareth Southgate but has been left out for Thomas Tuchel’s first tournament
Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup. Friday morning will see Thomas Tuchel announce his first tournament squad as England manager, but the German has already begun informing certain players of their places – or lack thereof. On Thursday evening, TalkSport reported that Maguire would not be going to this summer’s World Cup, which takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico, before the defender confirmed his omission.
“I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had,” Maguire said in a statement to TalkSport, read out on air by host Andy Goldstein. “I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the players all the best.
” The centre back, 33, was a key player under Tuchel’s predecessor, Gareth Southgate, starring for England in their run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, Euro 2020 final, and 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. A calf injury cost Maguire a place at Euro 2024, where England reached another final and were beaten again before Southgate resigned as coach. This season, Maguire missed almost two months of action for Manchester United due to thigh issues, as he was absent for nine games, but from January he was back in the fold.