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The experienced defender said that he was "shocked and gutted" by the decision after believing he had done enough to earn a place in the team. "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision," Maguire wrote.

Harry Maguire shared an emotional message on his official social media account on Thursday after reportedly being left out of England's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The final squad is expected to be officially announced on Friday, but Maguire confirmed the news himself through a heartfelt social media post.

The experienced defender said that he was "shocked and gutted" by the decision after believing he had done enough to earn a place in the team. "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision," Maguire wrote.

The Manchester United defender also expressed his love for representing England and wished the squad well for the tournament. "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," he added.

The omission comes as a major surprise considering for the fans after Maguire's strong performances for Manchester United this season. After struggling for regular game time earlier under manager Ruben Amorim, the centre-back fought his way back into the starting lineup and became an important player again.