Thomas Tuchel has officially announced his 26 man England national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several high profile omissions immediately sparking debate among supporters.
The squad includes a mix of experienced internationals and emerging young talents as England prepare for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Captain Harry Kane leads the attacking options alongside Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins.
Midfield responsibilities will largely fall on Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo, while Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers also earned places in the squad.
In defence, Tuchel selected experienced names including John Stones and Reece James, while younger options such as Jarell Quansah and Tino Livramento also made the final list.
Goalkeeping duties will be shared between Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and James Trafford.
Several notable players were left out of the squad, a decision that has already generated strong reactions across social media and among England supporters.
Tuchel, who took charge of England after the departure of Gareth Southgate, is aiming to guide the Three Lions to their first World Cup triumph since 1966.
England head into the tournament as one of the favourites, with expectations high following strong performances in recent major international competitions.
