Tuchel’s form test sidelines Palmer and Foden from England's World Cup squad
TL;DR
Thomas Tuchel left Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out of England's World Cup squad, prioritizing current form over reputation after both saw a dip in performance; Foden struggled to imprint himself in the number 10 role, Palmer’s form waned since his early promise, and Tuchel leaned on other options like Eberechi Eze and Jude Bellingham, signaling a ruthless, merit-based selection.
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