As Manchester City's stars make their first appearances at this summer's World Cup, one man is getting the summer he needed

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand is adamant Cole Palmer should be in Thomas Tuchel’s squad (Picture: Getty)

Rio Ferdinand has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Cole Palmer out of his World Cup squad, insisting England should have taken a ‘gamble’ on the Chelsea star.

Tuchel sprung several surprises as he unveiled his 26-man party last month, with a host of big names missing out on…

John Terry and Frank Lampard have different views on Thomas Tuchel’s England selection (Picture: Getty)

John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s ‘strange’ decision to leave Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire out of his England squad, insisting both players could have provided major contributions at the World Cup.

Tuchel sprung several surprises as he unveiled his 26-man party for this summer’s…

Manchester City won the FA and Carabao Cups this season but went a second year without lifting the Premier League title

Jude Bellingham’s place in the England starting XI has been under threat from Morgan Rogers (Picture: Getty)

England’s World Cup squad numbers have been leaked and offer a potential insight into the team Thomas Tuchel is considering picking for the Three Lions opening game.

The 48-team tournament begins next week in Mexico City as one of the co-hosts takes on South Africa, but Tuchel’s squad…

Worsley actor Alfie Middlemiss stars in BBC drama Dear England with Three Lions on his shirt tonight as Phil Foden - although it doesn't quite fulfil his dad's bet!

The squad has been confirmed – but who makes the starting XI? (Picture: Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his England squad heading to the World Cup this summer – and not everyone is happy.

The Three Lions boss has made some huge calls with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire among the most prominent names left out of the 26-man group.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has also been left…

Palmer scored in the Euro 2024 final (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Cole Palmer was left out of England’s World Cup squad due to Thomas Tuchel’s ‘reservations over his personality.’

The Chelsea star was among the shock absentees from the 26-man group which was officially confirmed at Wembley on Friday morning.

A spate of leaks overnight revealed Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire to be the…

Tuchel will reveal his squad this morning (Picture: Getty)

Thomas Tuchel will reveal his final 26-man England squad heading to the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer for the World Cup.

The Three Lions head to north America seeking to win the first trophy for the England men’s team since their iconic World Cup triumph in 1966.

And Tuchel appears to have made some bold decisions about…

Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea trio Cole Palmer, Trevor Chalobah and Levi Colwill appear set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad for the World Cup, according to reports.

Palmer has had his least productive season since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023, scoring just nine Premier League goals.

Those numbers are in part down to persistent…

England manager Thomas Tuchel will name his squad for this summer's World Cup on Friday morning, and stars are beginning to learn their fates ahead of the announcement

Phil Foden was an unused substitute as Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final and he was asked about Pep Guardiola's future after the game.

Phil Foden delivered an impressive performance as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday night

Pep Guardiola collared several Crystal Palace players after Manchester City’s 3-0 win (Picture: Sky Sports)

Jamie Redknapp believes Pep Guardiola’s passionate ‘team talk’ for Crystal Palace stars will likely have fallen on deaf ears given many of those players will be rested for the side’s crunch match with Arsenal.

Manchester City swept past Palace in a comprehensive 3-0 victory to ensure…

Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva caught Pep Guardiola's eye in Manchester City's win over Crystal Palace

Manchester City player ratings from their Premier League game with Crystal Palace in a 3-0 win for Pep Guardiola's side

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Phil Foden's role in the 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken with Phil Foden on how to get the best out of him again

'It’s an honour to keep serving the very best'

Manchester City star Phil Foden has struggled for form in recent months but has been backed publicly by his manager and now the club

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden was replaced on 58 minutes during the 2-1 victory over Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final

This week's Q&A takes a look at the situation of Manchester City's midfielders as well as what lies ahead for Pep Guardiola

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden was withdrawn in the second half as the Blues beat Southampton 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola knows what Phil Foden should be doing this summer after a mixed season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Phil Foden after another difficult week for the midfielder on England duty

This week's Q&A takes a look at the World Cup and any impact it could have on Manchester City's summer transfer business

Phil Foden deputised for Harry Kane during England's defeat by Japan but his struggles in that game, and more widely, could leave him as the Three Lions' big World Cup casualty

Who will Thomas Tuchel take on the plane to North America? (Pictures: Getty/Metro)

A winless international break – a draw against Uruguay and a loss to Japan – proved hardly the ideal fortnight for England boss Thomas Tuchel.

And the performance of his England side without key stalwarts such as Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and John Stones may well have prompted more questions than…

Manchester City have regenerated their squad in the past 18 months and decisions now loom on four senior players

Manchester City midfielder Rodri's future has made headlines this week but one of his teammates is in greater limbo than him