Thomas Tuchel is busy making difficult phone calls as he finalises his call-ups for this summer’s World Cup. The England boss will confirm his squad tomorrow morning before speaking at a press conference.
It’s emerged that both Phil Foden and Harry Maguire have missed out, with the latter already releasing a statement after receiving the devastating news. Meanwhile, Ivan Toney has a strong chance of making the cut, despite the striker playing in Saudi Arabia.
Scroll down as Mirror Football brings you the latest updates on the eve of England’s announcement…
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BY JOHN CROSS
Ivan Toney is hoping to make the final 26 man squad for the World Cup.
Mirror Sport revealed on May 11 that Thomas Tuchel had a dramatic change of heart on the ex-Brentford striker. Toney, now playing in the Saudi Pro League, is hoping to be one of three strikers included in the 26 man squad. He has been in prolific form in Saudi Arabia, is a penalty specialist and has also been in a Tuchel squad previously as well as playing in the last Euros.
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Thomas Tuchel began making phone calls 48 hours before he names his World Cup squad.
The England boss had the tough conversations first before he began phoning the 26 lucky ones to tell them they made the cut.
Ivan Toney is hoping to be one of the three strikers in the squad while Jordan Henderson, Levi Colwill and Ollie Watkins are hoping to make it.
Manchester City star Phil Foden is set to miss out and arguably be the biggest omission of all. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be another casualty.
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Manchester United star Harry Maguire has been left OUT of the England squad for the World Cup. Maguire, 33, says that he’s ‘gutted and shocked’ by Thomas Tuchel’s decision, which emerged on the eve of England’s squad announcement on Friday.
The centre-back earned recall to the England squad in March, featuring in both of their friendlies. Maguire hadn’t played for the Three Lions since September 2024.
Maguire posted on Instagram: “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’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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