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England star makes World Cup squad despite playing just eight Premier League minutes in 2026

Thomas Tuchel confirmed his 26-man England squad for this summer’s World Cup on Friday morning. Manchester City defender John Stones made the cut despite his lack of playing time at club level this season. Stones, 31, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and has been restricted to just eight…

The Independent UK · May 22

Manchester United had no choice but to stick with Michael Carrick – here’s what the real test looks like

Carrick has signed a two-year deal to remain as manager but with more games next season and the club in need of a summer rebuild his real work is only just beginning

The Independent UK · May 22

Why Thomas Tuchel got it right with England’s imperfect World Cup squad

WORLD CUP 2026: England have confirmed their 26-man squad, with Thomas Tuchel’s strategy, as Miguel Delaney details, geared towards specific scenarios and versatility in a World Cup that throws up unusual challenges

The Independent UK · May 22

England 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Controversial Omissions

England is a country divided over its World Cup selections.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and the six biggest omissions from England’s World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the tournament

The Independent UK · May 22

England World Cup squad: Foden, Palmer and Alexander-Arnold miss out

Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White and Luke Shaw are others overlooked for the summer.

The Independent UK · May 22

England’s final World Cup squad confirmed: Spence and Toney in, Alexander-Arnold out

Thomas Tuchel has named his England World Cup squad, handing a shock call-up to Ivan Toney and picking Djed Spence over Trent Alexander-Arnold

The Guardian - UK · May 22

England World Cup squad: Who's picked and which big names miss out?

Huge snubs being announced ahead of official squad confirmation

Evening Standard · May 22

Friday’s briefing: Tuchel to name squad as Villa toast Europa League win

The EFL’s written reasons for Southampton’s expulsion from the play-offs cited a ‘deplorable approach’ in putting pressure on junior staff members.

The Independent UK · May 22

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

The Guardian - UK · May 21