England World Cup squad announcement: Thomas Tuchel's squad - and three surprise additions to training camp - confirmed as Jack Gaughan responds to YOUR comments on controversial selections

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.

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What happened Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.

The headline split One side frames it as "England World Cup squad RECAP: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection". The other frames it as "England World Cup squad announcement: Thomas Tuchel's squad - and three surprise addition...".

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Left / center-leftEngland World Cup squad RECAP: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection

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Right / center-rightEngland World Cup squad announcement: Thomas Tuchel's squad - and three surprise additions to training camp - confirmed as Jack G...

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Daily MailNews report · May 23, 1:48 AM

England World Cup squad announcement: Thomas Tuchel's squad - and three surprise additions to training camp - confirmed as Jack Gaughan responds to YOUR comments on controversial selections

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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.

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The Mirror UKNews report · May 22, 10:01 PM

England World Cup squad RECAP: Thomas Tuchel's big decisions confirmed in 26-man selection

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup, with some significant omissions, including Harry Maguire and Cole Palmer, and some brave calls

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