England World Cup squad: Harry Maguire out and Phil Foden poised for omission
Harry Maguire and Phil Foden have been excluded from England's World Cup squad, with manager Thomas Tuchel making significant selection decisions. Despite a strong performance for Manchester United, Maguire expressed his disappointment at not being chosen. The squad will feature Kobbie Mainoo, while other players like Adam Wharton and Levi Colwill have also been left out.
- ▪Harry Maguire and Phil Foden are not included in England's 26-man World Cup squad.
- ▪Maguire expressed being 'shocked and gutted' by the decision after a strong season.
- ▪Kobbie Mainoo has been selected, while Adam Wharton and Levi Colwill have been omitted.
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Harry Maguire with Phil Foden after England’s game against Japan in March. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/ReutersView image in fullscreenHarry Maguire with Phil Foden after England’s game against Japan in March. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/ReutersEnglandPhil Foden, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire left out of England World Cup squadKobbie Mainoo in but no place for Adam WhartonLevi Colwill out after missing most of the seasonDavid Hytner and Jacob SteinbergThu 21 May 2026 13.56 EDTFirst published on Thu 21 May 2026 12.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThomas Tuchel has made ruthless calls with his World Cup selection, finding no space for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer in England’s 26-man squad and leaving a “shocked and gutted” Harry Maguire on the outside.Foden and…
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