Rooney Says Maguire Was Unlucky to Miss Tuchel's 26-Man England World Cup Squad

8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 22

Harry Maguire's omission was Rooney's biggest surprise, with the former England captain saying the 66-cap defender was unlucky to miss Tuchel's World Cup squad after a March recall revived his hopes.
Dan Burn appears to have won the key defensive spot instead, though Rooney said he still trusts Tuchel's judgment and believes most of the manager's selection calls were right.
Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham getting the nod over Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White could create Tuchel's next headache, Rooney said, especially if Rogers starts ahead of Bellingham.
Ivan Toney's return also won Rooney's backing after the striker scored 32 goals for Al-Ahli, with Rooney arguing England need three true number nines and fresher late-game options behind Harry Kane.

Has Tuchel's ruthless squad gamble doomed England's World Cup chances by axing its most creative and experienced players?

Are surprise inclusions like Ivan Toney and Dan Burn the tactical masterstroke that will finally deliver a World Cup trophy?