Djed Spence has reportedly claimed the final place in Englands World Cup squad that will be announced later this morning.The Tottenham full-back will go to the United States, Canada and Mexico at the expense of Trent Alexander-Arnold despite a largely average season that is still very much alive with Spurs needing a point against Everton on Sunday to guarantee they avoid relegation.It appears the latest in a series of mystifying decisions from Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel, who called round the players that have missed out yesterday afternoon, leading to a series of leaks to the media ahead of the official announcement that starts at 0945 UK time this morning.Maguire expresses disappointment at England snubHarry Maguire confirmed he would not be going, releasing a statement on X expressing his disappointment, while Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Gibbs-White, Lewis Hall and Luke Shaw have also been reportedly overlooked.Maguire said on X: I was confident I could of [sic] played a major part this summer for my country after the season Ive had.Ive been left shocked and gutted by the decision. Ive loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer.Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson have been included with Tuchel talking previously about the experienced pair setting the tone in the dressing room while Ivan Toney, who plays in the Saudi Pro League, and Ollie Watkins will go as back-ups to Harry Kane.Henderson has been chosen ahead of Crystal Palaces Adam Wharton with Kobbie Mainoo rewarded for a strong second half of the season at Manchester United under Michael Carrick.Expected England squad: Pickford, Henderson, Trafford; James, Livramento, Spence, Guehi, Konsa, Stones, Quansah, OReilly, Burn; Rice, Anderson, Bellingham, Henderson, Rogers, Mainoo; Kane, Toney, Watkins, Saka, Madueke, Rashford, Gordon, Eze Topics England National Football Team Real Madrid CF Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read BREAKING: Harry Maguire and Phil Foden left out of Englands World Cup squad Mitch Fretton 21st May, 2026 Tottenham fans plan protest regardless of Premier League survival Mitch Fretton 21st May, 2026 Tottenham fan group plans protest after Everton game regardless of whether Spurs stay up Nicholas McGee 21st May, 2026 Maddison: Its embarrassing were in this position as Tottenham relegation fight goes to final day Mitch Fretton 19th May, 2026 Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: Report, result and goals as Blues send relegation fight to final day Mitch Fretton 19th May, 2026 WATCH: Fernandez screamer puts Chelsea ahead against Tottenham Mitch Fretton 19th May, 2026
