Richards 'understands' but disagrees with Tuchel's England squad selection

BBC Sport Friday 12 June 2026, 19:18 UTC 1 min read

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BBC pundit Micah Richards says he "understands" the squad picked by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with Tuchel's selections, adding he would have selected one of Cole Palmer or Phil Foden.

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