[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-maguire-shocked-what-england-world-cup-omission-means":61,"news-related-maguire-shocked-what-england-world-cup-omission-means-en":95,"news-related-match-maguire-shocked-what-england-world-cup-omission-means-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-40,-23,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":84,"title":94},"Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left stunned after England manager Thomas Tuchel omitted him from the 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. Taking to social media, the 66-cap international expressed his shock and disappointment, stating he felt \"gutted\" and had been confident of playing a major role following a resurgent club season. The decision marks a significant shift in England's defensive hierarchy.\n\nMaguire's exclusion comes despite a strong finish to the Premier League campaign, where he started 14 of United's final 16 matches under Michael Carrick, reclaiming his place after a difficult period under previous boss Ruben Amorim. That revival earned him an England recall in March, and he featured in draws against Uruguay and a substitute appearance against Japan. However, Tuchel's post-Uruguay comments suggested Maguire remained down the pecking order, with the manager explicitly naming Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Trevoh Chalobah, and a fit John Stones as players he rated ahead.\n\nThe England boss had praised Maguire's \"solid, solid central-defender play\" but candidly added, \"I see other players ahead with a different profile.\" This reveals Tuchel's preference for mobility and a higher defensive line—qualities he believes Konsa, Guehi, and Chalobah possess in greater measure. Maguire's traditional strengths in aerial duels and physicality appear to have been deemed less critical for the system Tuchel intends to deploy.\n\nIn a parallel shock, Brentford-turned-Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney has been handed a lifeline, earning a recall despite playing just two minutes of international football under Tuchel. That solitary cameo came against Senegal in June 2025, and he had been omitted from the last four squads. Yet Toney's outstanding club form—32 goals in 32 Saudi Pro League games—could not be ignored, especially with England seeking a reliable backup to Harry Kane.\n\nToney, who has never featured at a World Cup, spoke earlier this year about his burning desire to make the tournament. \"It would mean a lot... It would be a dream,\" he said, underscoring the personal stakes. His inclusion provides a different tactical option: a physical, penalty-box presence with proven finishing, albeit untested at the highest level in recent months.\n\nMeanwhile, Maguire's Manchester United teammate Luke Shaw has also been left out, Sky Sports News understands. Shaw, once a staple of England's left-back position, has struggled with injuries and form, leading Tuchel to explore alternatives. The double United omission highlights a ruthless selection philosophy focused on current output rather than past contributions.\n\nFor Maguire, the snub raises questions about his international future. While he has been a mainstay for England at past tournaments, the emergence of younger, more agile defenders seems to have closed the door. His reaction—\"I've loved nothing more than putting that shirt on\"—reflects the emotional weight of the decision.\n\nTuchel's defensive blueprint is becoming clearer: a high-pressing, quick-recovery backline capable of playing out from the back under pressure. In that context, Maguire's omission is less a verdict on his ability and more a reflection of systemic fit. Stones, if fit, offers ball-playing prowess; Guehi and Konsa provide recovery pace; Chalobah's versatility is an asset. Even the recall of Toney, a classic No. 9, hints at a direct approach when needed.\n\nThe squad announcement, set for Friday morning, will be scrutinized for further surprises. England enter the tournament with high expectations, and squad cohesion will be vital. Maguire's leadership and experience will be missed off the pitch, but Tuchel is betting on a streamlined, athletic unit to navigate the World Cup campaign. For Toney, it's an unexpected chance to write his own redemption story on the global stage.\n\nUltimately, the decisions underscore the cold reality of elite sport: form and tactical suitability trump reputation. Maguire's heartfelt response shows the human cost of such calls, while Toney's resilience in the face of limited international minutes serves as a reminder that persistence can pay off. The World Cup awaits, and for these players, paths have diverged sharply. Based on reporting from Sky Sports.","news","Harry Maguire left out of England's 26-man World Cup squad as Thomas Tuchel opts for other defenders; Ivan Toney earns shock recall. 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