Tuchel in Confusion Before Announcing England Squad

Thomas Tuchel is preparing to announce the England squad list for the 2026 World Cup, amid widespread debate in the English press about the names that deserve to be included and others that might be surprised by their exclusion.

The list is expected to include 26 players before traveling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while names like Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford, and Marc Guehi seem guaranteed to be included.

The "Mirror" newspaper shared the opinions of several of its writers regarding "surprising selections" and "shocking exclusions." John Cross nominated striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a surprising choice due to his strong performance with Leeds United, considering him deserving of the third striker position behind Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins.

On the other hand, he believed that Phil Foden might be the biggest victim due to his limited appearances this season despite his great talent.

As for Andy Dunn, he chose Ivan Toney as a potential trump card, praising his numbers with Al-Ahli Saudi FC after scoring 42 goals this season, in addition to his excellence in penalty kicks and previous international experience.

While it is considered that Harry Maguire might be excluded due to the need for faster and more agile defenders, names like Fikayo Tomori and Trevoh Chalobah are preferred.

There were also calls for the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw due to their extensive experience, while Cole Palmer's name was repeatedly mentioned as a leading candidate for unexpected exclusion.

Several writers have noted that the Chelsea star is physically struggling after two busy seasons, and that taking a summer break might be better for his future, despite everyone acknowledging his talent and impact with the national team in recent years.