In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
Summary
England’s World Cup manager, Thomas Tuchel, will announce the final 26-player squad on Friday after contacting all 55 players in his provisional group. Some players will be happy to go to the tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico, while others will be disappointed to be left out.Key Facts
- Thomas Tuchel named a provisional England squad of 55 players for the World Cup.
- The final squad will have 26 players and is announced publicly on Friday.
- All players will be personally contacted before the public announcement.
- Some players will be surprised and happy to make the final team.
- Others will feel upset when told they are not selected.
- BBC pundits share personal stories about the emotions of being picked or dropped before big tournaments.
- Micah Richards recalled the difficult moment when he was told he was not picked for Euro 2012 but invited to the Olympics instead.
- Richards’ career with England ended after this, finishing with 13 appearances.
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