Shocked and gutted': Harry Maguire reveals he is not in England's World Cup squad

Harry Maguire announced he was overlooked for England’s World Cup squad. He had hoped to be included in the 26-man party to be named by Thomas Tuchel at Wembley. Maguire had performed well for Manchester United after Michael Carrick took over, and he had been called up for the March international programme. He started against Uruguay and appeared as a late substitute against Japan, where he offered a threat on set pieces. Tuchel is expected to select Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, and John Stones, despite Stones having limited appearances for Manchester City. Other options include Trevoh Chalobah, Jarell Quansah, Dan Burn, and Levi Colwill, who has impressed after returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

"Harry Maguire has announced he has been overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for the England World Cup squad. The Manchester United centre-half had hoped to be included in the 26-man party for the tournament this summer, which Tuchel will name at Wembley on Friday morning. Maguire has excelled for United since Michael Carrick took over as the head coach in mid-January and was called up by Tuchel for the March international programme."

"The 33-year-old started against Uruguay and came on as a late substitute against Japan, when he brought a threat on set pieces. But Tuchel has decided to prioritise other players in the position. He is expected to select Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and John Stones, despite the latter's lack of football for Manchester City; he has made only four appearances since 2 December."

"Also in the frame are Trevoh Chalobah, Jarell Quansah, Dan Burn and Levi Colwill, who has impressed for Chelsea since his return at the beginning of the month from a season-wrecking anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Quick GuideShow In the Guardian app, tap the Profile settings button at the top right, then select Notifications. Turn on sport notifications."

"“I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had,” Maguire posted on social media. “I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I've loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players all the best this summer.”"

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