England coach Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup, leaving out several high-profile players. Midfielder Phil Foden, winger Cole Palmer, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire were all excluded from the team. In their place, Tuchel included forwards Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney, who have both enjoyed strong seasons. Watkins recently won the Europa League title, while Toney scored 32 goals in 32 matches in the Saudi Pro League.

Tuchel also left out midfielders Morgan Gibbs-White and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, despite their strong Premier League performances. Veteran Jordan Henderson was recalled to replace Adam Wharton. Tuchel explained that it was emotionally difficult to inform the omitted players, saying he personally called those who had previously trained with the squad to express gratitude for their efforts.

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas, followed by matches against Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27.