Luke Shaw back in the headlines as Chelsea’s Pochettino hints US World Cup bid, reigniting chatter around England’s left-back. Bio: Man United staple, ex-Southampton youth.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man World Cup squad that has omitted Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and several high-profile players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw, while Ivan Toney and younger players have been selected; Tuchel has defended the choices as team-focused. (As of 28 May 2026.)