Archie Gray: Senior Tottenham stars to blame as talented gem robbed of England call-up
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Credit: Imago Archie Gray: Senior Tottenham stars to blame as talented gem robbed of England call-up Fri 20 March 2026 11:00, UK Archie Gray only has those around him at Tottenham Hotspur to blame after missing out on the latest England squad.The 20-year-old has emerged as one of Spurs’ most reliable players this season, whether that be at full-back or his natural midfield position, starting all of Igor Tudor’s six games in charge.Despite making 46 appearances in his first season in North London, it did not feel as though Gray had found his place in the lineup, but now he’s one of the first names on the teamsheet.The former Leeds United gem is likely to feature once again when Tottenham face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Yet, he has been blatantly ignored by Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Thomas Tuchel overlooks Archie Gray for England call-upThe likes of Fikayo Tomori, James Garner, and Kobbie Mainoo have all found spots in the expanded squad for friendlies against Japan and Uruguay during the upcoming international break.However, Gray cannot boast the same achievement, being left back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while his teammates, Dominic Solanke and Djed Spence, travel with the squad.It is a decision which should leave a lot of Lilywhites baffled, especially given Solanke’s injury problems this season, while leaving Danny Welbeck and Ivan Toney at home.Credit: ImagoOf course, Spurs’ form across all competitions does need to be taken into account, and it is the team’s biggest names that are letting the rest of the squad down, especially their 20-year-old talent.Tottenham star have truly let down the former Leeds United gemCristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are both making critical mistakes, while Guglielmo Vicario continues to be linked with a summer exit due to his costly errors.James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, and Rodrigo Bentancur all remain sidelined, and their absences have certainly had an impact on the team’s awful form, and Gray can only do so much.With Spurs sitting 16th in the Premier League table and now being knocked out of the Champions League, Tuchel has an easy reason not to call on the 20-year-old for the upcoming England games.However, had he been watching the versatile youngster close enough, he would have seen a player who would have fit the squad perfectly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.