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Harry Maguire’s wife has joined her in-laws in publicly condemning Thomas Tuchel following his shock decision to axe the Manchester United star from England’s World Cup squad.
Tuchel names his 26-man squad for the tournament this morning but a dramatic evening of leaks on Thursday has meant that we already understand who is expected to be representing England at this summer’s tournament in the United States.
Maguire is not on his list, while Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer have also been axed, while left backs Lewis Hall, of Newcastle, and Manchester United’s Luke Shaw are both omitted.
The in-form Morgan Gibbs-White, of Nottingham Forest, is overlooked. As is Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Maguire confirmed he is not on the plane with a social media statement on Thursday.
‘I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had,’ he said.
Harry Maguire’s wife Fern has hit out at the decision to axe the footballer from the World Cup squad
She said on Instagram: ‘Just a shame you were up against a single opinion’
‘I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer.’
Maguire’s mother, Zoe, later tweeted ‘absolutely disgusted’ in response to Tuchel’s decision. She replied to her son’s tweet, saying: ‘You couldn’t have done anymore. Hold your head high …Disgraceful.’
Maguire’s brothers Joe and Laurence also waded into the escalating row, with Joe labelling it ‘the worst decision I’ve ever seen’ while Laurence described it as a ‘shambles’.
Now, Maguire’s wife Fern has had her say. Taking to Instagram on Friday morning, she said: ‘Beyond devastated for you. There was nothing else you could have possibly done to prove your worth.
‘I don’t need to tell you how admired you are, just a shame you were up against a single opinion. Forever behind you my love.’
Harry and Fern are childhood sweethearts and married in the summer of 2022 in France. The pair share two daughters – Lillie Saint Maguire and Piper Rose Maguire.
More to follow.
