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The chosen and the forgotten: Tuchel finalises his 26-strong England World Cup squad
While Friday morning is the official announcement, the makeup of the squad has become clear and features some big calls
TL;DR
- England's World Cup squad announcement will be a digital-first event streamed from Wembley.
- Harry Maguire has publicly expressed his disappointment at being excluded from the squad.
- Fitness of key defenders John Stones and Reece James is a concern for Tuchel.
- Ivan Toney is the expected wildcard inclusion in the 26-player squad.
- The selection aims for a blend of consistency, youth, and experience.