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Tuchel leaves out of England squad due 'sporting decision' after no contact
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Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the omission from his final pre-World Cup call-up was a deliberate "sporting" choice, following weeks without communication regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold's status. The defender has been excluded despite an expanded list of thirty-five players and recent improvements in fitness after battling injuries earlier this season. This exclusion marks another significant setback for the 27-year-old Liverpool star as he navigates his transition at Real Madrid ahead of tournaments across North America, Mexico, Canada, Uruguay, Japan.
Key Points
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1Thomas Tuchel left out of England's final squad before the World Cup due to a 'sporting decision'.
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2Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from an expanded call-up despite recent fitness improvements.
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3The exclusion has cast doubt on his chances and represents another setback in stop-start international career progress.
Developments
[Mar 20, 15:35]
Head coach Thomas Tuchel omitted Trent Alexander-Arnold from the largest England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
[Mar 20, 14:35]
Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of a bumper call-up despite battling injuries earlier in the season and finding form recently.
[Mar 20, 13:56]
Thomas Tuchel has not spoken to Trent Alexander-Arnold regarding England's decision after leaving the defender out of a final squad.
[Mar 20, 13:56]
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out despite an expanded call-up for friendlies in the US and Canada against Uruguay.
[Mar 20, 13:56]
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's final England squad before the World Cup.
[Mar 20, 13:56]
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included in a sporting decision to be left out of the latest England squad.
Thomas Tuchel has not spoken to Trent Alexander-Arnold about England decision
Independent.co.uk
16h ago