THOMAS TUCHEL has properly put his bs on the line with this England squad.
And the German is going to end up being hailed as a genius for the group of players he has selected – or a disaster.
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Thomas Tuchel has snubbed a number of stars from the World Cup Credit: EPA
Cole Palmer has not made the final squad Credit: Getty
Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, Morgan Gibbs-White, Adam Wharton and Levi Colwill are just some of the players missing.
And the big shock inclusion is Ivan Toney whose only appearance for Tuchel was as an 88th-minute sub against Senegal after he failed to impress in training at last summer’s post-season camp in Girona.
Individually, you can see why some of the players have missed out as the likes of Foden, in particular, do not deserve to be included.
But Maguire has been in good form for Manchester United and once he got a recall in March, he obviously thought he was back in.
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England certainly need players of his experience which is why it is the right call to stick with Jordan Henderson.
Tuchel needs to be applauded for his bravery but this squad does not look particularly settled and I would still have also included Luke Shaw.
Also, Dan Burn is incredibly lucky to be in this squad and the same goes for Tino Livramento.
The defence looks bang-average and anyone who thinks this squad can win the World Cup needs to get their head tested.
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Ivan Toney was a shock inclusion Credit: Getty
Harry Kane yesterday claimed the squad has never been stronger but he is surely having a laugh.
And the fact England will still go into the tournament as one of the bookies’ favourites is a joke.
Tuchel called the players via phone between 4pm and 8pm to explain his decision while the official unveiling is at 10am tomorrow.
At 11am, he will talk to the media and his views will be intriguing.
