[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-tuchel-s-england-squad-who-makes-the-26-for-2026":61,"news-related-tuchel-s-england-squad-who-makes-the-26-for-2026-en":106,"news-related-match-tuchel-s-england-squad-who-makes-the-26-for-2026-en":228},{"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",-38,-21,"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":63,"awayTeamName":64,"body":65,"category":66,"excerpt":67,"homeTeamId":68,"homeTeamName":69,"id":70,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":71,"matchName":72,"publishedAt":73,"slug":74,"sourceName":75,"sourceURL":76,"teamId":77,"teamName":78,"teamIds":79,"teamNames":92,"title":105},"326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","Thomas Tuchel's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have taken a significant step forward as Guardian football experts David Hytner and Jacob Steinberg revealed their projected 26-man England squad for the tournament. The selections, based on current form and Tuchel’s tactical preferences, offer a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, with several surprising inclusions that have already ignited debate among fans.\n\nIn goal, the trio of Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, and James Trafford underscores a mix of reliability and potential. Pickford remains England’s first choice, having been a mainstay since the 2018 World Cup, while Henderson’s consistent performances at Crystal Palace earn him a deputy role. Trafford’s inclusion signals a long-term investment; the Manchester City goalkeeper has impressed on loan and represents the next generation. Tuchel’s system demands ball-playing keepers, and this unit fits the bill.\n\nThe defensive line features a blend of established stars and emerging talents, with Reece James and Tino Livramento providing options at right-back. John Stones and Marc Guéhi, now both at Manchester City, form a potentially dominant central partnership, leveraging their club understanding. Ezri Konsa and Dan Burn add versatility and physicality, while Jarell Quansah’s selection after his move to Bayer Leverkusen is a bold nod to his rapid development. Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising pick is Nico O’Reilly, the Manchester City youngster who has barely featured at senior level but clearly fits Tuchel’s prototype of a modern, ball-carrying defender.\n\nMidfield is where Tuchel’s fingerprints are most evident. Declan Rice anchors the unit, with Kobbie Mainoo’s technical security expected to complement him. Jordan Henderson’s inclusion at 35 raised eyebrows, but his leadership and experience in winning tournaments are seen as invaluable. Elliot Anderson and James Garner offer energy and tactical discipline, while Morgan Rogers’ creativity could unlock stubborn defenses. Jude Bellingham, already a global superstar, is the heartbeat, likely deployed in a free role behind Harry Kane. This mix suggests Tuchel will deploy a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3, with multiple midfielders capable of vertical passing.\n\nThe forward line is a treasure trove of talent, with captain Harry Kane leading the line. Bukayo Saka remains undroppable on the right, while Anthony Gordon’s directness offers a different dimension. The selections of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze from Arsenal raised some questions—Madueke’s inconsistency and Eze’s injury record being potential risks—but their ability to beat defenders one-on-one aligns with Tuchel’s desire for isolation plays. Marcus Rashford’s inclusion following a high-profile move to Barcelona proves that a change of scenery has revitalized his career. Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney provide contrasting options as central strikers; Watkins with his running in behind and Toney with his hold-up play and penalty expertise.\n\nTuchel’s squad signals a tactical evolution. The emphasis on athletic, dynamic defenders like Livramento and O’Reilly points to a high-line approach, while the remit for midfielders to break lines quickly indicates a compact, transition-focused system. The inclusion of multiple utility players—Konsa can cover right-back, Quansah defensive midfield—suggests Tuchel is building a squad capable of in-game tactical shifts.\n\nThe biggest talking points will center on the omissions. No room for seasoned campaigners like Kyle Walker or Kieran Trippier indicates a deliberate shift toward youth, while the absence of a classic defensive midfielder like Kalvin Phillips underscores Tuchel’s preference for ball-progressors. The selection of Jordan Henderson over more inventive options like Cole Palmer will be scrutinized, but Tuchel’s track record in knockout competitions relies heavily on experienced leaders.\n\nEngland enter the tournament as one of the favorites, having reached the final of Euro 2024 and the semi-finals in Qatar. Tuchel, appointed after Gareth Southgate’s departure, has been tasked with finally delivering a major trophy. His squad selection—if the Guardian predictions hold true—balances the need for immediate results with an eye on the future. The blend of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Premier League talent indicates a team comfortable in different tactical contexts.\n\nAs the World Cup looms, the pressure will be immense. Tuchel’s Germany connection adds an intriguing subplot, but his squad choices show a clear philosophy: physicality, pressing, and verticality. The inclusion of players like Mainoo and Rogers suggests he is willing to trust youth, while the presence of veterans like Henderson and Kane provides the spine. Ultimately, England’s fate will hinge on how quickly this group can gel. Based on reporting from The Guardian.","news","Guardian experts project Tuchel's 26-man England squad for World Cup 2026, with surprise picks in defense and attack. 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The result could define both clubs’ seasons, either confirming United’s top-four finish or handing Forest a lifeline in the relegation battle.",3,{"code":237,"id":68,"imagePath":238,"name":69,"slug":239},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F33.png","manchester-united","2026-05-17T11:30:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","Premier League","gb-premier-league","manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-2026-05-17","finished",[],"Manchester","Old Trafford"]