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Tuchel Names England World Cup Squad as Alexander-Arnold Misses Out
Thomas Tuchel left out Trent Alexander-Arnold and several other high-profile players as England named its 26-man World Cup squad.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel announced his 26-man World Cup squad, notably excluding former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Tuchel cited a "slightly different game model" built on intensity for the decision, having previously omitted Alexander-Arnold from the 35-man squad during the March international break.
- The manager also omitted high-profile stars including Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden, with some fans calling exclusions "disgraceful" on social media.
- While no current Liverpool players made the cut, former Reds Jarell Quansah and Jordan Henderson earned spots on the plane to represent the Three Lions.
- England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica in friendly matches next month before competing against Ghana, Panama, and Croatia in the World Cup group stages.
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Excluding Trent Alexander-Arnold and other stars from England roster places even more pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel excluded nearly a full squad's worth of big names from the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster. Trent Alexander-Arnold may be the biggest of all, in more ways than one.
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