Jamie Carragher picks sides as Thomas Tuchel leaves out huge names from World Cup squad

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Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his England squad for the World Cup on Friday 09:21, Fri, May 22, 2026 Updated: 09:21, Fri, May 22, 2026 Jamie Carragher has named the England squad he would select for the World Cup (Image: Sky Sports)Jamie Carragher appears to have disagreed with several of Thomas Tuchel's high-profile selections for his England World Cup squad, as the Liverpool legend revealed the side he would take to the United States. Carragher has now unveiled the squad he would personally select for this summer's tournament and has notably included several players who are widely expected to be absent from Tuchel's announcement on Friday.The Liverpool legend initially named his provisional squad back in January but has since made five alterations to his final selection.

Maguire was also selected by Carragher, with the Sky Sports pundit plainly disagreeing with Tuchel's choice to leave out the Manchester United defender.Maguire took to social media on Thursday evening to confirm his absence from the official England squad. "I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had," Maguire wrote."I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.

I wish the players, all the best this summer."His family also reacted furiously, with his mother stating she was 'disgusted' by the decision and his brother posting on social media: "This might possibly be the worst decision I’ve ever seen in my life. No words."Harry Maguire won't be in the England squad for this summer's World Cup (Image: Getty)The difference between Carragher and Tuchel's thinking didn't end there, however, with Alexander-Arnold and Adam Wharton also appearing in his selection, despite both reportedly being absent from the England manager's squad.Palmer was likewise included by Carragher, with the former Liverpool centre-back convinced the Chelsea playmaker merits a place on the plane, contending that he is one of the few England players who possesses the 'swagger' and 'arrogance' required.In the attacking third, however, Carragher and Tuchel appear to be firmly aligned, with the former Liverpool defender selecting Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins — all of whom are widely anticipated to earn their place in the official England squad heading to the World Cup.Jamie Carragher’s full England squad for the World Cup:Goalkeeper: Pickford, Henderson, TraffordDefenders: James, Alexander-Arnold, O’Reilly, Lewis-Skelly, Konsa, Guehi, Maguire, Colwill, StonesMidfielders: Anderson, Rice, Henderson, Wharton, Mainoo, Bellingham, Rogers, Palmer, Gibbs-WhiteForwards: Saka, Gordon, Rashford, Kane, Watkins