Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Adam Wharton left out of England squad as Jordan Henderson is picked by Thomas Tuchel

Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Adam Wharton have not made it into England’s World Cup squad.

Meanwhile, veteran 35-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson has been selected by England boss Thomas Tuchel.

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talkSPORT also understands that Tuchel was concerned with the media attention he would receive if Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold were not selected.

Maguire has won 66 caps for England since making his debut in 2017, scoring seven goals for his country.

The 33-year-old previously missed out on a spot in the squad for Euro 2024 through injury having represented the Three Lions at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups as well as Euro 2020.

Tuchel handed Maguire a surprise recall to the England squad in March, with the centre-back featuring against Uruguay and Japan. His inclusion was the first time Maguire had been selected by the Three Lions since September 2024 under Lee Carsley.

Despite making 24 appearances for United this season, the former Red Devils captain will be absent in North America.

‘Shocked and gutted’

Reacting to his omission, Maguire exclusively told talkSPORT: “I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had.

“I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the players all the best.”

England squad latest

But there’s delight for Liverpool legend Jordan Henderson, now plying his trade at Brentford has earned a recall.

Henderson was left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad at Euro 2024.

Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands that Tuchel won’t select Chelsea defender Levi Colwill having considered him for a call-up.

Also not going are Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, out-of-form Chelsea player Palmer.

There’s no place in the final 26 for Phil Foden, who has endured a forgettable season with Manchester City despite the team picking up two trophies.

England’s regular centre-back pairing of Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi are both all but guaranteed to be named in the side by Tuchel.

Neither Luke Shaw nor Lewis Hall have been picked, however, there’s a surprise selection for versatile Newcastle defender Dan Burn.

Goalkeepers Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and James Trafford will be Tuchel’s options between the sticks this summer.

Brighton stopper Jason Steele is also set to travel to the tournament as a training ‘keeper after receiving his first senior call-up in March.

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Both Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers are also expected to be part of the World Cup squad, talkSPORT understands.

The Three Lions are set to face New Zealand and Costa Rica in warm-up matches after arriving in the USA next month.

They will then begin their group stage campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17.

England also take on Ghana and Panama on June 23 and 27, respectively, in group L.

When is the England squad announced?

Tuchel will confirm his final 26-man squad on Friday, May 22 at 10am.

The announcement will be aired live on talkSPORT, with reaction from Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Gabby Agbonlahor.

To listen through the talkSPORT website, click HERE for the livestream.

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Meanwhile, fans will be able to see the full squad list on talkSPORT.com as soon as it is confirmed.