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England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his surprise World Cup squad selection

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Thomas Tuchel defended his controversial squad by stating that his job "is not necessarily to select the 26 most talented players" but to build the "best possible team" of unselfish, scenario-specific specialists.
Following the announcement of England’s 26-man FIFA 2026 World Cup squad, Tuchel faced intense media scrutiny over his brutal roster decisions. The squad sent shockwaves through English football by omitting major global superstars in favor of dedicated role players suited to his specific tournament strategy.

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