Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw Omitted from England World Cup Squad

Harry Maguire will miss out when Thomas Tuchel announces his 26-man England squad for the summer World Cup on Friday. Luke Shaw is also expected to be omitted despite a strong season.

Maguire featured in Thomas Tuchel's previous England squad in March, which played friendlies against Japan and Uruguay. Those matches were the last opportunities for him to impress before the World Cup selection.

Luke Shaw's exclusion comes after an impressive campaign with Manchester United, where he has been a regular starter. The defender's form has not been enough to secure a place in the final list.

Thomas Tuchel has been refining the England roster since taking charge, and the final squad will be revealed on Friday. The manager faces a difficult decision on defensive options.

The omission of both centre-backs narrows England's defensive choices for the tournament. Their absence will force the coach to rely on other players for depth.

Manchester United will lose two experienced defenders from potential World Cup duties, affecting their squad depth. The club will need to adjust its plans for the upcoming season.

All attention now turns to the squad announcement on Friday to see which players replace Maguire and Shaw. The final roster will shape England's chances at the World Cup.