[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-wayne-rooney-questions-trent-alexander-arnold-s-england-omission-ahead-of-2026":43,"news-related-wayne-rooney-questions-trent-alexander-arnold-s-england-omission-ahead-of-2026-en":81,"news-related-match-wayne-rooney-questions-trent-alexander-arnold-s-england-omission-ahead-of-2026-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":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":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":69,"title":80},"Former England captain and legendary striker Wayne Rooney has publicly expressed his bewilderment over the continued absence of Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from the national team setup. Rooney described the situation as 'incomprehensible,' raising questions about the selection decisions made by manager Thomas Tuchel in the crucial period leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\nThe controversy centers on Alexander-Arnold's non-inclusion in the England squad for the friendly matches played in March against Uruguay and Japan. These games were seen as important opportunities for players to stake their claim for a spot in Tuchel's final World Cup squad. Rooney's criticism is particularly pointed given the specific circumstances surrounding the right-back position during that international window.\n\nA key factor in Rooney's argument is the fitness of Reece James, who is typically Alexander-Arnold's main competitor for the starting right-back role. James was dealing with an injury during the March friendlies, which would logically have opened a clear pathway for Alexander-Arnold to be called up and potentially start. The fact that he was still overlooked despite his rival's absence has fueled the debate.\n\nTrent Alexander-Arnold, who recently completed a high-profile transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid, remains one of the most technically gifted defenders in world football. His exceptional passing range and creative ability from the right flank have been hallmarks of his game at both Liverpool and now at the Santiago Bernabéu. His omission from the England squad has therefore surprised many pundits and fans alike.\n\nThomas Tuchel is now tasked with finalizing his definitive squad for the World Cup, a decision that will carry immense weight. The manager must balance current form, tactical fit, and squad harmony. Rooney's public comments add another layer of pressure and scrutiny to this selection process, highlighting the intense competition for places in what is considered a golden generation of English talent.\n\nThe debate underscores the broader challenge facing any England manager: selecting from a deep pool of elite players. With the World Cup on the horizon, every decision is magnified. Rooney's intervention ensures that the discussion around Alexander-Arnold's place in the team will remain a prominent storyline as the tournament approaches.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","Wayne Rooney calls Trent Alexander-Arnold's exclusion from recent England squads 'incomprehensible' as Thomas Tuchel prepares his final 2026 World Cup roster.","328150321073229825","326135637553975296","Friendlies","0","2026-05-08T10:29:32Z","wayne-rooney-questions-trent-alexander-arnold-s-england-omission-ahead-of-2026","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fmundial\u002F20260508\u002F1004180491\u002Frooney-monta-colera-alexander-arnold.html","326222711682502656","England",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257565535047680","326222711598616576","326222711745417216","326222712143876096","326257537596788736","326257550938869760","326257590545682432","326257610309242880","326257545918287872","326222707169431552",[57,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"Real Madrid","Uruguay","Japan","Portugal","FC Porto","Lask Linz","Portland Timbers","Club Queretaro","Liverpool","Anderlecht","Wayne Rooney Questions Trent Alexander-Arnold's England Omission Ahead of 2026 World Cup",[82,118,146,184],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":104,"title":117},"Breel Embolo's U.S. visa delayed after embassy requests 2018 threat conviction records; Swiss striker stuck in Bern, missing national team camp in San Diego.","337661685269532673","2026-06-03T16:04:19Z","breel-embolo-held-up-visa-delay-over-2018-threat-conviction","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FBreel-embolo-a-du-se-rendre-a-l-ambassade-des-etats-unis-pour-une-demande-de-visa-et-n-est-toujours-pas-parti-rejoindre-la-selection-suisse\u002F1681481#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711825108992","Switzerland",[89,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,68],"326257590805729280","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255038114566144","326255039846813696","326255040400461824","326255041625198592","326257536413995008","326257534300065792","326257745512632320","326257536145559552","326257576805142528",[90,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,79],"San Diego","Paraguay","Lesotho","Santa Clara","FK Partizan","FC Santa Coloma","Partizani","Paris FC","Borussia Mönchengladbach","Members","Rennes","Tune","Breel Embolo Held Up: Visa Delay Over 2018 Threat Conviction",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":119,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":120,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":121,"slug":122,"sourceName":123,"sourceURL":124,"teamId":125,"teamName":126,"teamIds":127,"teamNames":136,"title":145},"Lewis Koumas scored a stoppage-time equalizer as Wales drew 1-1 with Ghana in Cardiff, ruining the Black Stars' World Cup sendoff under new coach Carlos","337373349543940097","2026-06-02T20:58:19Z","koumas-snatches-late-draw-why-ghana-s-sendoff-fell-flat","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F02\u002Fwales-ghana-international-friendly-match-report","326257664185077760","Wales",[125,128,129,130,131,132,133,56,134,135,67],"326222712559112192","326257546258026496","326257807630274560","326257565363081216","326257807714160640","326257809085698048","326222712177430528","326257545968619520",[126,137,138,139,140,141,142,57,143,144,78],"Ghana","Manchester City","Southampton","Villarreal","Leicester","Coventry","Tunisia","Arsenal","Koumas Snatches Late Draw: Why Ghana's Sendoff Fell Flat",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":147,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":148,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":149,"slug":150,"sourceName":151,"sourceURL":152,"teamId":153,"teamName":154,"teamIds":155,"teamNames":169,"title":183},"Turkey demolished North Macedonia 4-0 without Yildiz, while Norway defeated Sweden 3-1 sans Haaland and Odegaard, with Gyokeres rested, in World Cup tune-ups.","336992533517176833","2026-06-01T20:06:45Z","turkey-thrash-north-macedonia-4-0-norway-beat-sweden-3-1","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fmondiali-2026\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F01-148990685\u002Fpoker_turchia_anche_senza_yildiz_haaland_e_gyokeres_assenti_tris_norvegia_alla_svezia\u002F","326222712357785600","Türkiye",[153,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168],"326257664877137920","326257539542945792","326257539614248960","326257664751308800","326257539471642624","326257539651997696","326257539425505280","326257539698135040","326222712395534336","326222711535702016","326257539299676160","326257539366785024","326257661618163712",[154,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182],"Montenegro","Juventus","Atalanta","Bulgaria","Udinese","Bologna","Napoli","Torino","Norway","Sweden","Sassuolo","Cagliari","Slovakia","Turkey Thrash North Macedonia 4-0; 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