Ex-Liverpool star tipped for England World Cup call-up after Harry Maguire snub
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFIFA World CupFormer Liverpool and current Bayer Leverkusen center back Jarell Quansah could find himself in England's 2026 World Cup squad after Harry Maguire was snubbedHarry Maguire won't be heading to the World Cup this summer with England(Image: Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)A former Liverpool star could find himself in England’s 2026 World Cup squad after Manchester United's Harry Maguire was left out. Ex-Reds center back Jarell Quansah is tipped to be selected by head coach Thomas Tuchel for the Three Lions’ World Cup squad this summer.Quansah, who moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen on a $40 million transfer last year, made his senior debut for England in Nov.
It comes as Trent Alexander-Arnold sits on a knife edge for World Cup selection.If Quansah is picked, it could be at the expense of Maguire, an England mainstay who was not selected by Tuchel despite coming off a strong campaign with Manchester United.READ MORE: Arne Slot overtaken as favorite to be Liverpool manager by next season's openerREAD MORE: Harvey Elliott immediately mocks Aston Villa transfer after Europa League successThe 33-year-old has won 66 caps for England since making his debut in 2017 and appeared in both the 2018 and 2022 World Cup.talkSport was first to report Maguire’s omission from the England squad, and the Manchester United center back followed up with a statement on social media.“I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I wish the players, all the best this summer.”Jarell Quansah is tipped to be included in the England squad(Image: Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Following the bombshell news, Quansah is favored at -150 to be named in Tuchel’s squad, which is expected to be announced on the morning of Friday, May 22.Other defenders expected to be included are Marc Guehi (-2000), Ezri Konsa (-1000), Nico O’Reilly (-1000), Reece James (-500), Lewis Hall (-400), and John Stones (-400).The betting odds suggest that Quansah, who made 58 appearances for Liverpool between 2023 and 2025, is on the fringe of selection alongside Dan Burn, Levi Colwill, Djed Spence, Luke Shaw, and fellow Reds academy graduate Alexander-Arnold.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news as Bradley Barcola stance emerges amid Man Utd raceREAD MORE: Xabi Alonso Chelsea move 'difficult to accept' for Liverpool fans says club iconIf the 23-year-old is handed a spot on the plane to the United States, it will mark his first major tournament with England.
2025.In his first season with Bayer Leverkusen, Quansah made 44 appearances, including 40 starts, and scored four goals as Kasper Hjulmand’s side finished sixth in the Bundesliga.This information is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for financial reasons or to determine a specific course of action. Click here or call 1-800-522-4700 for help from the National Problem Gambling Helpline.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.FIFA World CupEngland Football TeamJarell Quansah