Thomas Tuchel names England 2026 FIFA World Cup squad with multiple stars dropped
England have announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer - and there are plenty of big surprises and notable omissions, including Phil Foden and Cole Palmer
Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's FIFA World Cup was announced on Friday -Credit:Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images Here are the 26 names Thomas Tuchel believes can deliver England a second FIFA World Cup title. England manager Tuchel has revealed his squad for North America this summer - and it features numerous major surprises and stunning exclusions. Ivan Toney, 30, is among three forwards as the ex-Brentford attacker, currently with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, returns after 12 months away from the international scene.
Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney has been recalled as one of three forwards included by Tuchel -Credit:Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur fullback Djed Spence represents the eleventh-hour bombshell selection - despite sustaining a broken jaw earlier this week. Spence, set to feature this weekend wearing a protective face mask, edges out Trent Alexander-Arnold, which potentially signals that Tuchel simply doesn't rate the Real Madrid right-back, as per The Mirror . Tuchel seems to have opted for Spence due to his flexibility, capable of operating at right and left back, while Reece James and Tino Livramento have endured seasons plagued by injuries.
Nico O'Reilly occupies the left back position, and Dan Burn earns a selection, which perhaps explains Spence's inclusion, as he can provide cover on both flanks. To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Nottingham Forest's impressive Morgan Gibbs-White are absent, with Tuchel proving particularly ruthless regarding the No. 10 positions.
Maguire swiftly expressed his disappointment at being overlooked, declaring on social media: "I was confident I could have 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.
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