Thomas Tuchel was asked how he felt about Harry Maguire’s statement last night saying he was ‘shocked’ and ‘gutted’ not to be selected in the 2026 England World Cup squad. The England manager was pressed on his decision during a press conference at Wembley on Friday (22 May). Tuchel said: “I was a bit surprised, but I respect his personality a lot, I respect his quality a lot, he had an outstanding season and I can see that disappointment behind it. “I was still I was a bit surprised because we had a private conversation and he had a chance to express his feelings, but the decision is we stood firmly with our central defenders who carried us through September and November.”

Thomas Tuchel has upset players occasionally during his managerial career, showing the England boss isn't afraid to make the hard decisions required for World Cup success this…

Big names like Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire have been snubbed by Thomas Tuchel, who has made some brutal calls with his England squad for the World Cup