'Specialists' and 'a brotherhood' - Tuchel defends shock World Cup squad calls

Thomas Tuchel has defended his England World Cup selection by insisting he has "specialists" in his squad ready to form a "brotherhood" to win the tournament this summer.

The England boss delivered shocks by leaving out high-profile stars including Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire, while he also surprised with the selection of striker Ivan Toney, whose involvement so far under Tuchel amounts to just a seven-minute cameo in June 2025. Trent Alexander-Arnold's exile also continues.