Harry Maguire’s mum slams England manager Thomas Tuchel’s decision after World Cup squad announcement

The mother of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has labelled the decision not to select her son in England’s final World Cup squad “absolutely disgusting”.

England boss Thomas Tuchel announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament on Friday, surprisingly opting not to pick centre-back Maguire, 33.

The Man Utd man was picked for three major tournaments in a row, before being ruled out of Euro 2024 through injury.

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Now he has missed out on selection for a third consecutive World Cup — and hit back at the decision on social media. before it was officially announced.

He said: “I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.

“I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years.

“I wish the players, all the best this summer.”

In a shock turn, Maguire’s mum, Zoe, then addressed the decision with a show of support for her son, posting: “Absolute disgusted.”

In response, Tuchel voiced his shock at Maguire’s comments, saying: “[I am] surprised and I think it was not necessary. I felt his disappointment.

“I felt that he was upset. He expressed it, which is fair enough.

“I can see all the arguments to have him in camp. I respect him a lot as a player. I respect him even more for his quality that he showed in March.

“As a football player, I can see all the arguments to have him in camp, but it’s just a decision, not a personal decision; just a decision for someone else. It was not necessary. Let’s put it like this.”

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 18 (AEST), before their other two Group L matches against Ghana and Panama.

They are third favourites for the tournament behind Spain and France.

Full England squad:

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)

Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), John Stones (Manchester City), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Djed Spence (Tottenham), Tino Livramento (Newcastle)

Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

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