{"id":808,"date":"2026-05-22T10:41:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/maguire-shocked-and-gutted-after-england-world-cup-squad-snub\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:41:05","slug":"maguire-shocked-and-gutted-after-england-world-cup-squad-snub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/maguire-shocked-and-gutted-after-england-world-cup-squad-snub\/","title":{"rendered":"Maguire \u201cshocked and gutted\u201d after England World Cup squad snub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>England centre-back Harry Maguire said on Thursday that he felt \u201cshocked and gutted\u201d after being left out of Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad.<\/p>\n<p>Tuchel is due to announce his 26-man selection for the tournament in North America later today, having started contacting players the day before.<\/p>\n<p>Maguire, who has been with Manchester United, was included in the England group during March and earned his first call-up under Tuchel. However, the 66-times capped defender has now confirmed that he will not be travelling to the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The 33-year-old posted on social media: \u201cI was confident I could (have) played a major part this summer for my country after the season I\u2019ve had. I\u2019ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish the players, all the best this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maguire has been a key figure for United since Michael Carrick took over at Old Trafford in January, contributing to the team\u2019s push that saw them finish third in the Premier League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England centre-back Harry Maguire said on Thursday that he felt \u201cshocked and gutted\u201d after being left out of Thomas Tuchel\u2019s World Cup squad. Tuchel is due to announce his 26-man selection for the tournament in North America later today, having started contacting players the day before. 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