11 Top Players Who Have Reportedly Been Left Out of England's World Cup Squad
- Thomas Tuchel reportedly made several high-profile selection decisions ahead of England’s World Cup squad announcement
- Several notable names are expected to miss out, sparking strong reactions among supporters
- One player publicly admitted he was left "shocked and gutted" after learning of his omission
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Thomas Tuchel has reportedly faced several difficult decisions over the past 48 hours as he finalised England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, with several high-profile names set to miss out .
Tuchel is due to unveil his 26-man squad during an announcement event at Wembley Stadium on Friday morning, although multiple reports and leaks have already provided a clearer picture of the players expected to make the cut.
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Among those reportedly selected are Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento, Ivan Toney, Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn and Noni Madueke.
According to reports, Ollie Watkins has also been included, while fellow Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is expected to feature after impressing under Unai Emery this season.
However, several notable names are expected to miss out.
Phil Foden is reportedly set to be excluded from England's World Cup squad, alongside Cole Palmer, who has also struggled for consistency this season.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, one of the Premier League's standout performers in recent months, has reportedly been left out according to reports.
The decision has sparked strong reactions on social media, with many fans criticising Tuchel for excluding one of Europe's most in-form players.
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Another controversial omission is Harry Maguire, who publicly reacted to the news after reports emerged.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Maguire said:
"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 wish the players all the best."
Other players expected to miss out include Jarrod Bowen, Lewis Hall, Luke Shaw, Levi Colwill, Adam Wharton, James Garner and Fikayo Tomori.
Players reportedly left out of England’s World Cup squad
- Phil Foden
- Cole Palmer
- Harry Maguire
- Morgan Gibbs-White
- Jarrod Bowen
- Lewis Hall
- Luke Shaw
- Levi Colwill
- Adam Wharton
- James Garner
- Fikayo Tomori
Phil Foden misses out after difficult season
It has been a challenging campaign for Phil Foden.
The 25-year-old has scored 10 goals in 49 appearances for Manchester City this season, but his most recent goal arrived back in December.
His dip in form has reportedly seen him fall down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola, who recently said Foden would "explode" again once he rediscovered his love for football.
England will fine-tune preparations with warm-up fixtures against New Zealand and Costa Rica before beginning their World Cup journey in the United States.
The Three Lions open their campaign against Croatia on June 17 before facing the Black Stars on June 23 and wrapping up the group phase against Panama four days later.
England head into the tournament hoping to end a painful 60-year wait for World Cup glory.
Cole Palmer's Chelsea stats
Earlier, YEN.com.gh took a comprehensive look at Cole Palmer's statistics since joining the Blues from Manchester City in September 2023.
The left-footed playmaker has established himself as one of Chelsea's most crucial players, helping them to win the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup last season.
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