Thomas Tuchel slammed for not picking Phil Foden and Cole Palmer as part of England World Cup squad by ex-Manchester United star

EXCLUSIVE: Phil Foden and Cole Palmer should’ve been selected to be in the England FIFA World Cup 2026 squad by Thomas Tuchel, according to a former Manchester United player.

The pair of icons were left out by the manager, much to the confusion of this ex-Cameroon international.

Eric Djemba-Djemba slates Thomas Tuchel for not selecting Phil Foden and Cole Palmer

Eric Djemba-Djemba proved his skills in midfield beyond doubt, making him the perfect man to rate Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. And in his eyes, there’s no doubt the pair of Englishmen should’ve been given the opportunity to fly out to North America by Thomas Tuchel.

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In an exclusive interview with Sporf, via World Cup Betting, he said: “I’m sorry for England. I’m not the manager, but if was the manager, I think Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, I would’ve taken them because in ten minutes they can come on and make an impact, they are very good players, they have good skills, and for me they deserved to be in that squad, but it was the manager’s decision. I think England can go to the quarter-final or semi-final.”

Icon says Phil Foden and Cole Palmer could’ve helped England beat Ghana

England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a match that rendered fans disappointed.

However, an all-time great of the sport thinks things could’ve been very different for ‘The Three Lions’.

This legend said Foden and Palmer would’ve helped England win.

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