Thomas Tuchel said on Friday he has no fears after leaving “extraordinary talents” out of England’s World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.
The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Luke Shaw are others overlooked as Gareth Southgate’s successor made an eye-catching selection.
Saudi-based Ivan Toney was the most surprising pick, having played just a handful of minutes as a substitute since Euro 2024.
England are among the favourites at the World Cup, 60 years after they won their only major international trophy.
