The most controversial England World Cup snubs ever as Tuchel leaves out big names
Thomas Tuchel is preparing to announce his England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to include some controversial omissions. Notably, Harry Maguire has confirmed his exclusion, while Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are also rumored to be left out. This situation echoes past instances where England managers have made surprising decisions regarding squad selections.
- ▪Harry Maguire has confirmed his snub from the England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- ▪Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are among other notable players reportedly set to miss out.
- ▪Historically, England managers have faced backlash for leaving high-profile players off the World Cup roster.
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