Tuchel to drop Foden, Palmer for World Cup opener

Editorial team · Aggregated reporting · 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to omit Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his final 26-man World Cup squad due to inconsistent, injury-hit seasons. Harry Maguire, despite a strong Manchester United campaign, is also cut, leaving him 'shocked and gutted.' Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins are expected to replace them for the Ghana clash.