England Coach Tuchel Omits Alexander-Arnold, Adds New Players for World Cup Qualifiers

England coach Thomas Tuchel has made several surprising decisions for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, notably excluding Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish from the squad. Tuchel emphasized the fierce competition for places and the desire for a tighter, more competitive squad, with new call-ups including Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Tottenham's Djed Spence, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. The squad also sees the return of key players like Barcelona's Marcus Rashford and Manchester City's John Stones, while other notable absences include Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire. Tuchel acknowledged the difficulty in leaving out talented players but remains focused on selecting those who can best contribute to England's qualification push. England leads Group K and is aiming to secure their place in the World Cup next summer. Tuchel will further discuss his squad decisions at a press conference at Wembley Stadium.