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PSG players surprised by Myles Lewis-Skelly's World Cup omission

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

PSG players surprised by Myles Lewis-Skelly's World Cup omission

Summary

As England prepares for the World Cup, PSG players Nuno Mendes and Goncalo Ramos expressed surprise at Myles Lewis-Skelly's exclusion from the squad. The Arsenal defender/midfielder was reportedly among the notable absentees as England announced their lineup for the tournament. While Arsenal fields several players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, the absence of Lewis-Skelly surprised his PSG teammates, who believed he deserved a place in the squad based on his versatile performances. With the World Cup set to commence, attention will focus on how England's current selections perform without him.

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By the Numbers

•England's World Cup campaign begins on June 17.
•Lewis-Skelly was a standout player but was not selected for the squad.
•PSG's Mendes and Ramos voiced their astonishment at Lewis-Skelly's absence.
•Arsenal has four players, while Manchester City also matches that number.
•PSG players believe Lewis-Skelly's versatility could have benefited England.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — PSG duo shocked to discover Arsenal player World Cup snub

What they're saying

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England get their World Cup campaign underway on Wednesday night, and two Paris Saint-Germain stars were shocked to discover Myles Lewis-Skelly won’t be involved.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesArs...
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