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  "path": "/2026/05/22/real-reason-thomas-tuchel-refused-name-cole-palmer-england-squad-28476441/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-22T09:43:57.000Z",
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    "Football",
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    "Cole Palmer",
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    "Harry Maguire",
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    "Thomas Tuchel",
    "World Cup",
    "The Chelsea star was among the shock absentees",
    "Harry Maguire to be the most notable victims",
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  "textContent": "Palmer scored in the Euro 2024 final (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)\n\nCole Palmer was left out of England’s World Cup squad due to Thomas Tuchel’s ‘reservations over his personality.’\n\nThe Chelsea star was among the shock absentees from the 26-man group which was officially confirmed at Wembley on Friday morning.\n\nA spate of leaks overnight revealed Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire to be the most notable victims of a brutal squad cull overseen by Tuchel with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, Adam Wharton and Morgan Gibbs-White also notable omissions.\n\nPalmer has endured an underwhelming season at Stamford Bridge, barely featuring during the first-half of the campaign as he dealt with a problematic groin injury.\n\n##  Love football?\n\nOur seven-day guide to the World Cup is live. 48 teams, 104 games, 1104 players – we've got everything you need to know. Sign up now.\n\n**_Keep up on the latest England squad announcements with our live blog_**\n\nA return of 10 goals and three assists this term is well short of his haul of 27 and 15 from his debut campaign for Chelsea two seasons ago.\n\nWhile his indifferent form was thought to be a deciding factor in him failing to get a seat on the plane heading to the United States, there were other factors at play.\n\nTuchel decided Palmer is not needed in the US (Picture: Getty)\n\nThe Sun report Tuchel has placed particular emphasis on picking certain personalities for the upcoming competition with the head coach feeling Palmer’s ‘face does not fit.’\n\nTuchel is said to feel similarly about Foden who, like Palmer, has also endured a difficult season for his club.\n\n##  Confirmed England squad for 2026 World Cup\n\n**Goalkeepers:** Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford\n\n**Defenders:** Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Tino Livarmento, Nico O'Reilly, Djed Spence, Reece James\n\n**Midfielders:** Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze\n\n**Forwards:** Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon\n\n**England World Cup fixtures**\n\nEngland vs Croatia - _Wednesday 17 June, 9pm_\nEngland vs Ghana - _Tuesday 23 June, 9pm_\nPanama vs England -_Saturday 27 June, 10pm_\n\nDan Burn of Newcastle United and Brentford’s Jordan Henderson were among the surprise inclusions, both serving as elder statesman at 34 and 35 years old respectively.\n\nBoth are regarded as influential members of the dressing room.\n\nMaguire meanwhile has already vented his frustration with failing to make the cut.\n\nTuchel will explain Palmer’s omission later today (Picture: Getty)\n\nThe centre-half, who has been in excellent form under Michael Carrick at Manchester United, said: ‘I was confident I could of 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,’ Maguire said.\n\n‘I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer.’\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "The real reason why Thomas Tuchel refused to name Cole Palmer in England squad"
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