17 England stars who were tipped for World Cup 2026 and what went wrong
How a star-studded group of England players were overlooked for the World Cup
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Mark Whiley Sports Writer
10:05, 03 Jun 2026
How a star-studded group of England players were overlooked for the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel excluded 17 England stars from the 2026 World Cup squad, dropping Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in favor of younger options. The omissions signal a strategic generational shift and new selection philosophy that will reshape transfer strategies and squad hierarchy expectations.
17 England stars who were tipped for World Cup 2026 and what went wrong
How a star-studded group of England players were overlooked for the World Cup
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Mark Whiley Sports Writer
10:05, 03 Jun 2026

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