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Tuchel explains England World Cup squad selections

BBC Sport Friday 22 May 2026, 11:03 UTC 1 min read
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England boss Thomas Tuchel has explained the rationale behind his World Cup squad selections. He stated that his job is not necessarily to choose the 26 most talented players available.

England boss Thomas Tuchel said his job "isn't necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" as he explained his World Cup squad selections.
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