Tuchel Names England's 26-Man World Cup Squad at Wembley — Kane Captains; Palmer, Foden, Maguire Omitted; Ivan Toney Recalled

Thomas Tuchel named England's final 26-player World Cup squad at a live event at Wembley on May 22, confirming the Three Lions' selection for their Group L campaign (vs. Croatia, Ghana, and Panama). Harry Kane captains the side for a third consecutive World Cup — equalling Billy Wright's record as England's most-capped outfield player — while Jordan Henderson makes a record-tying fourth World Cup appearance, matching Sir Bobby Charlton. Nine debutants were included in the panel. The full squad: Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Man City). Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guéhi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones. Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers. Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. Notable omissions: Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Phil Foden (Man City), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), and Harry Maguire — the former England captain, who said he was 'shocked and gutted' at the exclusion. Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli) is a surprise recall after a lengthy international absence. Young players Alex Scott, Josh King, and Rio Ngumoha were invited to a pre-tournament training camp in Miami but are not in the final 26. Ben White was already ruled out with MCL damage (May 13). Tuchel stated: 'We have 26 one-hundred per cent committed players… we don't want to be shy about it — the goal is to try and win it.' England open Group L vs Croatia; 20 days to kickoff at Estadio Azteca.