England 2026 World Cup squad confirmed: Foden and Palmer out, Toney and Stones in

England have called up Ivan Toney and John Stones for their 2026 World Cup squad but have no room for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden or Cole Palmer.

Noni Madueke and Ollie Watkins have got the nod in attack, while Jordan Henderson is a notable inclusion in midfield.

Stones, Jarell Quansah and Dan Burn are among the defenders.

England are in Group L, where they will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama, at the World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

“A lot of phone calls over the last three days. A lot of difficult decisions,” England manager Thomas Tuchel said about his selection.

“I’m feeling between relief and excited and ready to go.

“Once the decisions are made it gives you clarity and I can’t wait to be in the plane.

“I love the tough decisions because they bring in the end clarity, a certain edge.”

England 2026 World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford

Defenders: Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Dan Burn, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Tino Livramento

Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze

Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke

Source: ESPN

--Agencies