"Thomas Tuchel named an oversized 35-man squad for this month's camp, aiming to create competition for places before the final selection for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA."
"Stones was due to start in central defence against Uruguay, only to pull out with a calf injury, raising major doubt over whether Tuchel can take him to the World Cup."
"The game against Uruguay did not go smoothly, as an unfamiliar England side lacked fluency, with several individuals failing to advance their cause."
Thomas Tuchel's World Cup preparations for England have been complicated by injuries and late arrivals of key players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and John Stones. Tuchel named a 35-man squad to foster competition before final selections for the World Cup in North America. Several players, including Rice and Saka, joined late, leading to an experimental lineup against Uruguay. Stones withdrew due to a calf injury, raising doubts about his World Cup participation. Injuries have affected multiple players, including Madueke and Wharton, who left for treatment after the match.
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