"Should Have Been on the Plane" - Kyle Walker Questions Omissions of 3 England Players From the 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold were among the high-profile omissions as England’s World Cup squad drew criticism and leaked before the announcement.
- On Friday, England Manager Thomas Tuchel announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excluding high-profile players Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the official roster.
- Social media leaks revealed omissions before Tuchel could inform players directly, and this contentious selection process has caused demoralization among those left out within The Three Lions camp.
- While key players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made the cut, Tuchel included unconventional choices like Ivan Toney and injured defenders Tino Livramento and Djed Spence; Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were notably left off entirely.
- Former England fullback Kyle Walker questioned the manager's strategy, telling The Sun, "I do think Luke Shaw, for me, should have been on the plane and I do think Harry Maguire should have been on the plane."
- The team faces 2018 finalists Croatia in their opening Group L match on June 18 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with bookmakers ranking England among the favorites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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