Former England defender Kyle Walker has reacted to head coach Thomas Tuchel's decision to exclude Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the World Cup squad. The absence of these stars from the 26-man roster for the tournament in North America has sparked major debate in the football community. This is reported by Goal.com .
In an interview with talkSPORT, Walker specifically addressed Phil Foden's situation. According to him, Foden's lack of sufficient playing time under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City may have influenced Tuchel's decision. Kyle Walker emphasized that Foden can decide the outcome of a match in any situation, adding that his best position is the 'number ten'.
The former defender also shared his thoughts on Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. Walker stated that Maguire's experience and reliable performance in major tournaments, including his willingness to take responsibility in penalty shootouts, are vital for the team. He believes the defender deserved a spot based on his efforts this season and that the decision is a heavy blow for the player.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's exclusion despite his move to Real Madrid also surprised Walker. He noted that it is rare for a player at a giant club like Real Madrid not to be called up to the national team. Nevertheless, Kyle Walker urged fans to support Thomas Tuchel's decisions and to unite around the team ahead of the World Cup.
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