FIFA World Cup 2026: England Tournament Thread [R]

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  1. Marcho Gamgee

    Marcho Gamgee Member+

    England
    Apr 25, 2015
    Somewhere in English Arrogance land
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    For some reason that I can’t explain but I’m expecting the worst of the worst squads to be announced tomorrow so I expect Dan Burn to be there.
     
  2. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    At least you didn't say it was a feeling
     
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  3. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    Can't believe tuchel has had us all fooled. I expected a Coach with innovative ideas and a non biased attitude towards players. But instead so far we've ended up with someone worse than Southgate. Maybe he'll surprise us all tomorrow and make sound judgements
     
  4. AJ123

    AJ123 Member+

    Man Utd
    England
    Feb 17, 2018
  5. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    I doubt he is that shocked it was obvious Tuchel wasn’t a big fan.
     
  6. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    Maguire sounds pretty angry!
    Never a sign of a good camp when players react like that,

    Maguire's instant reaction
    talkSPORT has exclusive quotes from Harry Maguire with the defender set to miss out on selection for the World Cup squad.

    The Manchester United star has been overlooked.

    And he has exclusively spoken to talkSPORT's Sam Matterface.

    He said: "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had.

    "I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.

    "I wish the players all the best."


    talkSPORT understands that Harry Maguire is set to miss out on selection for the England World Cup squad.

    The experienced centre-back has been excellent for Manchester United on their run to getting back into the Champions League.

    But Thomas Tuchel looks to have decided to look elsewhere.

    The 33-year-old has 66 caps for England and would have been a pick in most people's England sides.

    However, not to Tuchel, and that opens up a spot for another centre-back.

    Maguire is both 'gutted and shocked'.

    Reacting to it immediately on talkSPORT, Steve Bruce said: "Well, that is a big call. I am absolutely shocked.

    "I thought he was a stick-on, especially because he's experienced in these sort of competitions.

    "For me, he's never let England down. I would have thought he would have gone just for that experience.

    "That could arguably be the biggest shock of all that he's not made the plane.

    "Maguire has been there, seen it and done it, and I would have thought that would have helped him get there.

    "He's playing really well, and he's just had that shock today and that is a big, big call for the manager to make."
     
  7. Marcho Gamgee

    Marcho Gamgee Member+

    England
    Apr 25, 2015
    Somewhere in English Arrogance land
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
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  8. What are we thinking

    Guehi, Konsa, Stones, Colwill
    Anderson, Rice, Mainoo, Henderson, Garner

    Which other CB?
     
  9. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    Be bigger miracles than what Carsley and Wiegman have pulled off
     
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  10. GermanBlade

    GermanBlade Member+

    Sheffield United
    Mar 17, 2025
    But... but... Big Dan Burn!
     
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  11. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    How on earth is this pretty angry ?

    "
    He said: "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had.

    "I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.

    "I wish the players all the best."
     
  12. Regis Prograis

    Regis Prograis Member+

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Feb 8, 2020
    Guehi, Konsa, Stones, Colwill, Quansah I reckon.

    There’s no point picking Burn if you are including Colwill, it’s just a complete waste of time of a spot.
     
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  13. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    I think 4 will be enough
     
  14. horrisengleton

    horrisengleton Member+

    Arsenal
    England
    Jul 18, 2023
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Quansah imo. I think it would've been White if fit but I think Tuchel wants that CB/RB hybrid profile.
     
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  15. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    Even commenting on it before it was announced is not the done thing.
     
  16. Ordinarily maybe - but with Stones as one of the 4?
     
  17. Regis Prograis

    Regis Prograis Member+

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Feb 8, 2020
    It is enough, but it’s a 26 man squad so you can pick 5 if you want.
     
  18. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    The day before squad announcements for major tournaments is like Christmas eve. You hope for something special but you know you'll be disappointed
     
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  19. roverman

    roverman Member+

    Dec 22, 2001
    I'd take maguire if we're taking 5
     
  20. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    That wasn't my question. It's about what I expect from a player
     
  21. Regis Prograis

    Regis Prograis Member+

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Feb 8, 2020
    Not particularly shocked Maguire is missing out. Probably would of sneaked in my squad, but very much a 50/50, especially now Colwill is fit.
     
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  22. Catenaccio88

    Catenaccio88 Member+

    England
    Sep 23, 2023
    Maguire would offer another ball winner alongside Konsa
     
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  23. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
    Luke Shaw’s partner has liked Maguire’s instagram post so I think that suggest he is probably not going either.

    Also get the feeling Tuchel might have suggested to Maguire they will be no recall in the Autumn either.
     
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  24. Fireburn47

    Fireburn47 Member+

    West Ham United
    England
    Nov 5, 2021
  25. Regis Prograis

    Regis Prograis Member+

    Tottenham Hotspur
    Feb 8, 2020

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