MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been omitted from this year’s England squad. world cup.
The 33-year-old centre-back confirmed in a social media post on Thursday that he had been left out of coach Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the United States, Canada and Mexico tournament, saying he was “shocked and disappointed” by the decision.
Tuchel is expected to announce the squad on Friday.
Maguire helped England reach the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the 2020 European Championship final. He was also part of the England team that reached the quarter-finals of the last World Cup in Qatar. He will be absent from Euro 2024 due to injury.
“After the season so far, I was confident that I could play a key role for my country this summer. I am shocked and disappointed by this decision. I wish the players all the best,” he said.
Maguire was handed his first call-up by Tuchel in March after helping United revive the season following the departure of former manager Ruben Amorim.
Prior to that, he had been suspended from the national team from September 2024.
Maguire has made 66 appearances for his country, scoring seven goals. He made his debut in 2017 and his most recent appearances were for his team. Lost to Japan 1-0 In March.
Once an integral part of former England manager Gareth Southgate’s side, Maguire has fallen behind the likes of Marc Guehy and Ezri Konsa in recent years.
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