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Trent & Watkins in, Foden out: GOAL's ideal England squad

The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.

Jude must start for England - but Kane is the key to WC26 glory

It's never easy with the England men's national team. On paper, they should have enough quality, experience and firepower to blow most sides on this planet to smithereens. Then you sit down, watch them and wonder whether they are actually a team of total strangers assembled purely out of spite to mildly annoy the fans who had hoped so much of them. On the basis of their March friendlies, it would be a fair assumption to make.

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Lineker suggests Tuchel has 'personal' issue with Alexander-Arnold

Gary Lineker has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold from his latest England squad. The former Three Lions striker believes the snub might be "personal" rather than tactical as the Real Madrid star remains frozen out.

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Allardyce benches Bellingham in ideal England World Cup XI

Former England manager Sam Allardyce has sparked a fresh debate over the Three Lions' best starting line-up by suggesting that Jude Bellingham should be dropped to the bench for the upcoming World Cup. Despite the Real Madrid superstar being widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Allardyce believes Thomas Tuchel should look elsewhere for his creative spark.

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Alexander-Arnold stopped by police after leaving training

Trent Alexander-Arnold experienced an unexpected tense moment after leaving Real Madrid's training facilities in Valdebebas. The full-back was driving away from the grounds when he decided to pull over to engage with a group of fans waiting by the roadside, but videos online showed he ended up being pulled over by police.

Beckham reacts to Alexander-Arnold England absence

England legend David Beckham has confessed he would find it "very hard" to overlook Trent Alexander-Arnold for a World Cup squad after the Real Madrid star was hit with another international snub. He waded into the debate after Alexander-Arnold became the headline omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man selection for clashes against Uruguay and Japan.

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Truth behind rumoured fallout between Tuchel & Trent - revealed

Reports have surfaced regarding the relationship between Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold following a cryptic social media post by the Real Madrid defender. This latest snub for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan means the former Liverpool man has only played one game for his country since Tuchel took charge in March 2025.

Trent won't make England return under Tuchel - Rooney

Wayne Rooney has expressed grave concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold's international future following his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. The former Manchester United captain believes the Real Madrid defender might have already been permanently discarded from the German manager's plans ahead of the World Cup.

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Tuchel tells Trent 'he just has to accept' England squad snub

Thomas Tuchel has delivered a blunt verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold's international future, insisting the Real Madrid defender "just has to accept" his latest exclusion from the England setup. Despite the former Chelsea boss admitting the decision could be viewed as "unfair", he has prioritised other defensive options for the upcoming World Cup preparation.

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Will Trent ever play for England again after brutal Tuchel snub?

During an interview with Sky Sports in October 2024, Trent Alexander-Arnold was asked about his remaining career goals and whether he would rather win another Champions League, become Liverpool captain, lift a trophy with England or win the Ballon d'Or. The right-back went with the latter, the most unrealistic - and unimportant - option.

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Trust issues! Why have England managers snubbed 34-cap Trent?

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his England debut in 2018 but has only taken his tally of caps to 34, with Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel taking to snubbing Real Madrid’s former Liverpool defender on a regular basis. Michael Owen, who also spent time at Anfield and Santiago Bernabeu in his playing days, has told GOAL why the buccaneering full-back may have seen his 2026 World Cup dream dashed.

Rooney suggests Trent & Bellingham 'clique' issue led to England snub

Wayne Rooney has expressed his shock after Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man England squad. The Real Madrid defender is a high-profile absentee for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, leading the former Manchester United captain to suggest a deeper issue. Rooney sparked controversy by questioning if the snub is a tactical move to dismantle a perceived "clique" involving Jude Bellingham.

Message to Tuchel?! Trent posts four-word Instagram update

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday night and posted a cryptic update on his England future on Instagram after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad. The right-back, who has endured a stuttering international career, is facing a battle to be included for the 2026 World Cup despite enjoying a more productive second half of the season.

Revealed: Why Trent was benched for Real Madrid vs Atletico

Trent Alexander-Arnold lost his place in the starting XI for Real Madrid’s high-stakes derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday night in La Liga. Despite being a regular fixture in the side, the England international was a surprise name on the substitutes' bench as the lineups were announced at the Santiago Bernabeu after being sanctioned by manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

Revealed: Tuchel has NOT contacted Trent after England snub

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is yet to pick up the phone to Trent Alexander-Arnold after leaving the Real Madrid star out of his latest England squad, with the 27-year-old's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread just one day after news broke of his split from girlfriend Estelle Behnke. The former Liverpool man has been in good form at his new club, but is yet to win any favour from the Three Lions boss.

Tuchel explains Alexander-Arnold omission from England squad

England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why he has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Three Lions are ramping up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the summer, and the Real Madrid star has once again been left out of the picture, raising serious doubts over his participation at the tournament.

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