England's national team is facing an emergency. They cannot go to the World Cup at 100% strength.
British ESPN reported on the 22nd (Korean time), "Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Manchester City's Phil Foden are expected to be omitted from England's final World Cup squad."
Thomas Tuchel is scheduled to officially announce the final 26-man roster on the 23rd, but the outlines of some excluded and selected players have already emerged. The most shocking names are Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Both players have recently been regarded as key attacking assets for the England national team.
In particular, Palmer scored against Spain in the Euro 2024 final. But this season, injuries and inconsistent performances have continued, and he ultimately did not receive final selection.
Foden was also included in the squad for the last three major tournaments and has starting experience in the Euro 2024 final. However, an unstable season with his club appears to have held him back.
There were also casualties in the defense. Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and Newcastle United's Lewis Hall are also said to have been left off the list. Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton also fell short in the final competition. In particular, Gibbs-White left disappointment after being omitted despite scoring a league-high 14 goals among England players this season in the Premier League.
On the other hand, there are surprise call-ups. Striker Ivan Toney, who plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, is expected to be included in the squad. Under Tuchel's management he has made only one substitute appearance, but this season he scored 32 goals in the Saudi Pro League, leaving a strong impression.
Newcastle United's Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, and Anthony Gordon are also reported to be likely to make the World Cup squad.
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