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Thomas Tuchel explains surprise England World Cup squad
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- Today Magz
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- May 23, 2026
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- 490
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Summary
Thomas Tuchel stated that his job "is not necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" but to build the "best possible team" of unselfish specialists. Following the official announcement of England’s 26-man FIFA 2026 World Cup squad, Tuchel faced the media to defend his brutal selection choices. The roster sent shockwaves through English football by omitting massive superstar names like Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire in favor of unexpected tactical call-ups like Ivan Toney and Djed Spence. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.