England squad reaction LIVE as Trent Alexander-Arnold snubbed in final team before World Cup 2026
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He's in a good place to fight for his place at Arsenal and, yeah, we always have the chance to call-him up for the World Cup. "But the players who are in camp for right back, they have to push for their ticket, they have to show they deserve this spot."11:11Patrick Austen-HardyOn Trent Alexander-Arnold's snub"I know it's a tough decision for Trent as it is for Ollie Watkins and Luke Shaw.
"It's a tough one, it's a big name, a huge talent and a big career, but I know what Trent can give us and have decided to stick with the players we have."11:09Patrick Austen-HardyHarry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo selection"It's good to make the point it's nothing against Manchester United. It's a mix of motives and headlines and to get the best out of this camp, we decided to split into two camps, which means we invited 19 players and four goalkeepers for the first camp and then, from the Saturday morning, 11 players will join us in camp and we will release players to have a group of 21-22 outfield players plus goalkeepers to prepare for the Japan match." 10:49Patrick Austen-HardyWhen is Thomas Tuchel giving his press conferenceAre you disappointed by the England squad?
10:13Simon BajkowskiThomas Tuchel's squad's effect on Manchester CityManchester City have five players hoping to be in the final World Cup squad but only two of them are nailed to go; Marc Guehi is a lock having joined the Blues in January and it would be a shock for Nico O'Reilly not to go given his consistency and quality this season that has included England debuts.For James Trafford, John Stones and Phil Foden, there are serious doubts over whether they will make it - Stones because of his injury record and the other two because they simply aren't getting minutes. 10:05Patrick Austen-HardyThomas Tuchel's reaction and explanation to England squad“We decided to divide it into basically two camps almost, so we bring players in that we haven’t seen who haven’t played so much to open up the picture, and the competition for plane tickets to the US.“Then from Friday and Saturday, a group of players will come into camp – ten or eleven players who get a rest before and we will then go with a new group and mix of players into the match against Japan.”10:04Patrick Austen-HardyThe England squad is here!Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Ramsdale, Jason Steele, James TraffordDefenders: Harry Maguire, Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones, Fikayo Tomori, Lewis HallMidfielders: Elliot Anderson, Kobbie Mainoo, James Garner, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Adam WhartonForwards: Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Dominic Solanke09:56Jeremy CrossDominic Calvert-Lewin will relish opportunityDominic Calvert-Lewin is poised for s shock recall to the England squad.The Leeds striker hasn't made a Three Lions appearance in almost five years.He won his last cap back in 2021, in a World Cup qualifier against San Marino at Wembley.Being back-up striker to captain Harry Kane might feel like a thankless task to some.But Calvert-Lewin will relish another chance on the international stage.And who would baulk at going to a World Cup, even if you know game time will be limited?Calvert-Lewin has scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for Leeds this season.09:55Patrick Austen-HardyFive minute warningWe are five minutes away from the England squad being announced.