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Trent Alexander-Arnold Omitted from England's World Cup Squad

3/20/2026

Summary

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Trent Alexander-Arnold was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad.
He returned to Real Madrid after injury but was overlooked in favor of Tino Livramento and Djed Spence.
Thomas Tuchel emphasized supporting players who contributed to World Cup qualification and chose those familiar to him, despite knowing Alexander-Arnold's strengths.
The squad announcement precedes friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan, which are crucial for finalizing the World Cup roster.

History

Historical Context

England's victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup marked a historic achievement, as they defeated West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium on July 30. This tournament was notable for its first-ever hat-trick in a World Cup final by Geoff Hurst and the absence of matches on Sundays due to religious laws. Today, squad cohesion remains crucial as England prepares for upcoming friendlies.

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Story summary

Trent Alexander-Arnold was excluded from Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad.
He returned to Real Madrid after injury but was overlooked in favor of Tino Livramento and Djed Spence.
Thomas Tuchel emphasized supporting players who contributed to World Cup qualification and chose those familiar to him, despite knowing Alexander-Arnold's strengths.
The squad announcement precedes friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan, which are crucial for finalizing the World Cup roster.

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