Tuchel Calls Up Ivan Toney for England World Cup
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- Thomas Tuchel announced the inclusion of striker Ivan Toney in England's World Cup squad, despite his 12‑month absence from the national team.
- Ivan Toney has scored 36 Premier League goals in 85 games and 55 goals in 62 Saudi Pro League matches, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring rate in the same league.
- England will have three centre‑forwards in the squad: Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins, and Ivan Toney, with Toney expected to serve as a backup to Kane.
- Thomas Tuchel cited strong feedback from Toney's club coach and Toney's fitness as reasons for his recall.
- Phil Foden is among the players left out of the squad, alongside Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander‑Arnold.
Why it matters: England gains a high‑scoring forward and penalty specialist, while Foden, Palmer and Alexander‑Arnold lose World Cup spots; the shift reshapes England’s attack and could boost goal output in the tournament.
