World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest
England's World Cup squad announcement has surprised many as manager Thomas Tuchel has excluded several prominent players. Notable absentees include Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden, who were previously key figures under former manager Gareth Southgate. This decision comes during a significant week for Arsenal, who recently celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years.
- ▪Thomas Tuchel has left several big names out of England's World Cup squad.
- ▪Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden are notable absentees.
- ▪Arsenal recently won their first Premier League title in 22 years.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ How Good Is This World Cup Squad, Really? — The New Yorker
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Today in FocusSoccerWorld Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The LatestMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedPresented by Lucy Hough with Jonathan Liew; producer Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan RamgobinFri 22 May 2026 11.00 EDTShareA ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup. There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer or Phil Foden – previous stalwarts in former manager Gareth Southgate’s squads. The announcement comes as the club season nears its end, with a historic week for Arsenal winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking an incredible and diverse celebration from fans.
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