Tuchel excludes Palmer and Foden from England’s World Cup 2026 squad

England’s World Cup squad, announced by coach Thomas Tuchel, saw notable exclusions including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Saudi-based striker Ivan Toney made a surprise inclusion. Tuchel emphasized the difficulty of informing players of their omissions, with Harry Maguire expressing shock at his exclusion. England begins its World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17, followed by matches against Ghana and Panama.

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