England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced the official World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was omitted, despite earlier reports. Maguire expressed surprise and disappointment on social media, and his mother Zoe posted on X saying she was disgusted. The squad includes Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, and James Trafford in goal; defenders such as Reece James, Tino Livramento, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Jarell Quansah, Dan Burn, and Djed Spence; midfielders including Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, and Kobbie Mainoo; and forwards such as Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, and Eberechi Eze. The Times suggests tactical and mentality factors may have contributed to Maguire’s exclusion.
"Today's major World Cup news has broken as England manager Thomas Tuchel has officially announced his squad for the upcoming tournament in North America. As expected, one big name to be left out is Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, as had previously been reported by BBC Sport ahead of the official confirmation."
"The 33-year-old posted to social media last night to express his surprise and disappointment at Tuchel's decision, while his mother Zoe also put out a post on X saying she was disgusted. See below for the full official England squad that will be heading to this summer's World Cup"
"According to the Times, there could be multiple reasons for Maguire ultimately failing to make the England squad, with one of them tactical, and the other to do with his mentality. The report suggests Tuchel wants to play a high line with more mobile' defenders, so it's probably fair to say that Maguire wouldn't be the best fit for that kind of system"
"Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City) Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)"
Read at www.caughtoffside.com
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