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Foden, Palmer and Maguire left out of England World Cup squad but Toney is in
Mainoo picked but no place for Wharton or Gibbs-White
TL;DR
- Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were omitted from the squad, attributed to underwhelming seasons.
- Harry Maguire expressed shock and disappointment after being left out, despite a recent resurgence.
- Ivan Toney has been recalled to the squad for the first time in 12 months.
- Kobbie Mainoo has been selected, displacing Adam Wharton and likely Morgan Gibbs-White.
- Key defensive selections include Marc Guéhi, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, and John Stones.
- Concerns over player fitness, including Stones and Tino Livramento, may have influenced selections.