Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland manager Thomas Tuchel named his 26-man World Cup squad on Friday morning ahead of this summer’s tournament.There were a number of high-profile omissions, including Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.It was also notable that no Liverpool players made the cut - the first time this has happened for an England World Cup squad since 1986.It is a shock to see no Liverpool players in the squad for the first time in 40 years, but Tuchel’s decision comes following a difficult season for the Reds.Arne Slot’s team head into the final game of the season on Sunday with Champions League qualification still not secured, and Tuchel has opted to overlook the likes of Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez and teenage star Rio Ngumoha when naming his World Cup squad.In fullEngland World Cup squad LIVE: Full 26-man squad confirmed with several big-name players absentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Several high-profile England players have agonisingly missed out on the World Cup over the years

Thomas Tuchel has made ruthless calls with his World Cup selection, finding no space for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer in England’s 26-man squad

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Follow live updates as Thomas Tuchel announces his England squad for the 2026 World Cup

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Thomas Tuchel has named one of the most contentious World Cup squads in memory

Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the World Cup, handing a shock call-up to Ivan Toney and picking Djed Spence over the exiled Trent Alexander-Arnold

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Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the tournament

England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, as the Three Lions aim to end their long wait for a second world title…

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled England's 26-man World Cup squad, controversially omitting stars like Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold while recalling striker Ivan Toney.

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Thomas Tuchel names 26-man squad for World Cup in North America

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Thomas Tuchel announces England's 26-man World Cup squad for 2026. See who made the cut and who missed out, including Palmer and Foden.

Watch live as England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media after announcing his World Cup 2026 squad on Friday (22 May).

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