The Sixty Six Squad Reaction: Ruthless Tuchel makes his mark
22.05.26, 16:00 Updated 22.05.26, 17:04 4 Minute Read
Chris Eldergill
Thomas Tuchel promised bold decisions and England have got them.
His first major tournament squad has ripped up assumptions, left behind some of the biggest names in English football and made one thing abundantly clear: reputation alone will not get you on the plane.
From the omissions of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the inclusion of the likes of Ivan Toney and Djed Spence, Tuchel’s 26-man squad has sparked fierce debate across the country. Yet among The Sixty Six writers, the overriding feeling is not outrage, but intrigue.
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Chris Eldergill Former CNN International Sports Editor with extensive World Cup experience. Chris brings a broadcaster’s editorial discipline and the leadership of someone who has run news at major tournaments.