Rooney says Maguire unlucky as Tuchel picks Burn, Toney — SkimNews
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Tuchel's squad selections, particularly his willingness to drop an established player like Maguire, signal a preference for current form and tactical fit over past reputation or expected public sentiment.
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- Wayne Rooney said on his podcast that Harry Maguire was "very unlucky" to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.
- Harry Maguire has 66 England caps, featured in the 2018 semi‑final and 2022 quarter‑final squads, and missed Euro 2024 due to injury.
- Thomas Tuchel opted to include defender Dan Burn instead of Maguire in the 26‑man World Cup roster.
- Ivan Toney earned a recall after scoring 32 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season, joining the England squad.
- Jude Bellingham was singled out by Rooney as a potential flashpoint if Morgan Rogers is chosen ahead of him, which could trigger media furore.
Why it matters: England’s squad choices give Dan Burn and Ivan Toney World‑Cup spots while Harry Maguire is sidelined, sharpening criticism of Tuchel’s defensive line‑up and potentially unsettling team chemistry before the tournament.
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