[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-tuchel-drops-maguire-foden-palmer-rooney-reacts":43,"news-related-tuchel-drops-maguire-foden-palmer-rooney-reacts-en":84,"news-related-match-tuchel-drops-maguire-foden-palmer-rooney-reacts-en":188},{"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":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":53,"matchName":54,"publishedAt":55,"slug":56,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":58,"teamId":59,"teamName":60,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":72,"title":83},"326257546325135360","Brentford","Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the upcoming World Cup, and the German coach has wasted no time in stamping his authority on the team with a series of high-profile omissions that have sent shockwaves through English football. The headline exclusions are Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer—three players widely considered among the nation's most talented and experienced performers. The decisions have ignited fierce debate among fans and pundits alike, with former England captain Wayne Rooney offering a particularly pointed critique on his BBC Sounds program.\n\nMaguire's absence is perhaps the most contentious. The Manchester United centre-back has been a mainstay of England's backline under Gareth Southgate, earning 68 caps and playing a pivotal role in deep tournament runs, including the 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 final. Despite recent club form fluctuations, his international pedigree had been seen as a safeguard. Rooney, speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, insisted he would have taken Maguire, arguing that his experience and leadership are invaluable on the grandest stage. Tuchel, however, appears to be charting a new course, potentially favouring mobility and form over reputation.\n\nEven more surprising for many is the omission of attacking duo Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. Both are reigning PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees, with Palmer coming off a sensational debut season at Chelsea and Foden a consistent creative force for Manchester City. Their ability to unlock defences with a moment of magic has been a hallmark of England's recent identity. Rooney described them as \"match-winners\" and questioned whether Tuchel had been too ruthless in discarding such proven talent in one sweep. The decision points to a deliberate tactical pivot away from intricate buildup play.\n\nThe one call that united Rooney with Tuchel is the inclusion of Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker, who has battled back from suspension and a lack of recent England game time, is seen as a classic number nine—physical, clinical, and aerially dominant. Rooney strongly endorsed the selection, suggesting that tournament football demands players who can convert half-chances. \"Does tournament football need goalscorers over flair?\" was the central question posed during the show, and Rooney's answer was a resounding yes. Toney's inclusion signals Tuchel's intent to set up with a more direct attacking focal point.\n\nTuchel's squad list is unmistakably a statement of intent. By discarding sentiment and leaning into a pragmatic philosophy, the manager is betting that structure and efficiency can carry England further than the near-misses of the Southgate era. This no-nonsense approach echoes Tuchel's club success, where he often prioritised tactical discipline over individual star power. Yet, international football presents unique challenges: chemistry, morale, and the ability to cope with supreme pressure are often forged by trust in big-game players.\n\nThe implications for England's World Cup campaign are profound. Without Maguire, the defence loses an organiser; without Foden and Palmer, creativity must come from elsewhere. This places enormous responsibility on Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to drive the midfield, while Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka may be tasked with providing width and incision. Toney up top will likely be used as a battering ram, holding up play and feeding runners from deep—a throwback strategy that could be highly effective or desperately outdated depending on execution.\n\nThe risk is obvious. If England stumble early, failing to score against organised opponents, the decision to omit two of the league's most inventive attackers will be dissected endlessly. Rooney's validation of the Toney choice notwithstanding, the loss of Palmer's unpredictability and Foden's close control could see England struggle to break down low blocks. Tuchel's gamble is that set-pieces and counter-attacks, rather than prolonged possession, will yield enough goals. In that context, Toney's aerial prowess becomes a critical weapon.\n\nFan expectations are, as always, sky-high, but many have long called for a manager brave enough to pick on form and not reputation. In that sense, Tuchel is delivering exactly what was demanded. Yet the \"no-sentiment\" label is a double-edged sword; it can foster a meritocratic environment or alienate seasoned campaigners who have delivered in the past. Rooney's mixed reaction encapsulates the nation's mood: admiration for the boldness paired with anxiety about what might be lost.\n\nThe coming weeks will reveal whether Tuchel has orchestrated a masterstroke or a spectacular misjudgment. His squad, shorn of some glittering names but reinforced by a steely pragmatism, will carry the hopes of a nation that has been yearning for silverware since 1966. As Rooney's analysis made clear, the margin between glory and disaster in tournament football is razor-thin, and Tuchel has placed his chips firmly on one side of the table. Based on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Tuchel's World Cup squad omits Maguire, Foden and Palmer, but includes Toney. Rooney backs Toney and questions dropping match-winners in bold gamble.","326257546258026496","Manchester City","333334355139104769","327052460751327232","Manchester City vs Brentford","2026-05-22T17:08:00Z","tuchel-drops-maguire-foden-palmer-rooney-reacts","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.co.uk\u002Fsounds\u002Fplay\u002Fp0nh9bt5?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326222711682502656","England",[59,50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71],"326222707169431552","326257539962376192","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257613643714560","326257636301344768","326257545712766976","326257546220277760","326222713142120448",[60,51,46,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82],"Anderlecht","Como","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Hassania Agadir","Arema FC","Manchester United","Chelsea","Canada","Tuchel Drops Maguire, Foden, Palmer: Rooney Reacts",[85,119,140,163],{"awayTeamId":86,"awayTeamName":87,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":88,"homeTeamId":89,"homeTeamName":90,"id":91,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":92,"matchName":93,"publishedAt":94,"slug":95,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":97,"teamId":59,"teamName":60,"teamIds":98,"teamNames":108,"title":118},"326222711946743808","South Korea","Opta supercomputer simulations show England's most likely knockout path: DR Congo in round of 32, Mexico in last 16, Brazil in quarters, Argentina in semis","326222712622026752","South Africa","337924482905673729","327115073996722176","South Africa vs South Korea","2026-06-04T09:48:36Z","england-s-2026-world-cup-path-simulated-dr-congo-to-spain","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fengland-play-world-cup-final-dr-congo-mexico-brazil-argentina-spain",[59,89,86,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107],"326222712043212800","326222711825108992","326222712110321664","326222711493758976","326222711783165952","326222711908995072","326222711569256448","326222711653142528","326257686389723136",[60,90,87,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117],"Saudi Arabia","Switzerland","Argentina","Croatia","Senegal","Mexico","Brazil","Spain","Together","England's 2026 World Cup Path Simulated: DR Congo to Spain",{"awayTeamId":120,"awayTeamName":121,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":122,"homeTeamId":123,"homeTeamName":124,"id":125,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":126,"matchName":127,"publishedAt":128,"slug":129,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":130,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":131,"teamNames":135,"title":139},"326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","Manchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland release clause claim. City, Haaland's father and agent deny any clause exists.","326257546425798656","Aston Villa","337902351610286081","327052238641958912","Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest","2026-06-04T08:14:45Z","man-city-threaten-suit-after-haaland-release-clause-claim","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fmanchester-city-threaten-to-sue-real-madrid-presidential-candidate-erling-haaland-elliot-anderson",[50,123,120,132,102,59,133,106,134],"326257565535047680","326257745512632320","326257769613103104",[51,124,121,136,112,60,137,116,138],"Real Madrid","Members","Capital","Man City Threaten Suit After Haaland 'Release Clause' Claim",{"awayTeamId":141,"awayTeamName":142,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":143,"homeTeamId":71,"homeTeamName":82,"id":144,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":145,"matchName":146,"publishedAt":147,"slug":148,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":149,"teamId":104,"teamName":114,"teamIds":150,"teamNames":156,"title":162},"326222712898850816","Qatar","FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup after safety U-turn, raising heat concerns with 28C temps. Mitigation measures in place.","337886628729065473","327115064219799552","Canada vs Qatar","2026-06-04T07:21:08Z","fifa-bans-reusable-bottles-what-2026-world-cup-heat-means","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Ffifa-bans-reusable-water-bottles-world-cup-stadiums",[104,71,141,62,120,67,68,151,152,153,154,155],"326257766752587776","326257784637100032","326255042854129664","326255043940454400","326257556026560512",[114,82,142,73,121,78,79,157,158,159,160,161],"Fortaleza EC","Cannes","FC Urartu","Banga","Banfield","Fifa Bans Reusable Bottles: What 2026 World Cup Heat Means",{"awayTeamId":164,"awayTeamName":165,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":166,"homeTeamId":167,"homeTeamName":168,"id":169,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":170,"matchName":171,"publishedAt":172,"slug":173,"sourceName":96,"sourceURL":174,"teamId":175,"teamName":176,"teamIds":177,"teamNames":182,"title":187},"326222711401484288","Belgium","Egypt qualified unbeaten for 2026, still seeking first World Cup win. Salah, turning 34, leads pragmatic side in Group G with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.","326222713104371712","New Zealand","337883273709490177","327115077104701440","New Zealand vs Belgium","2026-06-04T07:00:29Z","egypt-at-2026-world-cup-salah-s-last-dance-for-historic-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fegypt-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222712265510912","Egypt",[175,167,164,178,103,179,141,180,99,181,133],"326257696737071104","326257665107824640","326222712013852672","326257545918287872",[176,168,165,183,113,184,142,185,109,186,137],"Diaspora","Israel","Iran","Liverpool","Egypt at 2026 World Cup: Salah's Last Dance for Historic Win",{"awayScore":189,"awayTeam":190,"description":194,"homeScore":195,"homeTeam":196,"id":53,"kickoffAt":200,"length":201,"leagueId":202,"leagueName":203,"leagueSlug":204,"probabilityLabel":203,"slug":205,"status":206,"tvStations":207,"venueCity":21,"venueName":21},0,{"code":191,"id":45,"imagePath":192,"name":46,"slug":193},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F55.png","brentford","Manchester City host Brentford in a crucial Premier League clash with the title race and relegation battle at stake. Pep Guardiola’s side need maximum points to keep pace with the leaders, while Thomas Frank’s visitors are fighting for survival. A win for City tightens the top spot, whereas three points for Brentford could lift them out of the drop zone.",3,{"code":197,"id":50,"imagePath":198,"name":51,"slug":199},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F50.png","manchester-city","2026-05-09T16:30:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","Premier League","gb-premier-league","manchester-city-vs-brentford-2026-05-09","finished",[]]