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Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of England's World Cup squad again

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:53 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of England's World Cup squad again

Summary

Trent Alexander-Arnold was not included in England's initial squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After Tino Livramento was ruled out due to injury, Thomas Tuchel chose Trevoh Chalobah as Livramento's replacement instead of Alexander-Arnold. Tuchel's preference appears to favor players with stronger defensive abilities, despite Alexander-Arnold's offensive skills. This exclusion follows a season marred by injuries for Alexander-Arnold, who plays for Real Madrid. At 27, he has 34 caps for England but will have to wait for future opportunities in international competitions.

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•Trent Alexander-Arnold not selected for England's World Cup squad.
•Tino Livramento's injury opened a chance for call-up.
•Trevoh Chalobah replaced Livramento on the squad.
•Tuchel prefers players with stronger defensive performances.
•Alexander-Arnold has dealt with injuries during his first season at Real Madrid.

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