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Thomas Tuchel reveals why Eberechi Eze kept England place and names star he apologised to

Eberechi Eze was named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad despite his lack of minutes for Arsenal, whereas the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left out…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:00 PM
Thomas Tuchel reveals why Eberechi Eze kept England place and names star he apologised to
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Tuchel explained Eberechi Eze kept his England spot due to loyalty and involvement in the previous camp.
  • Tuchel revealed he apologized to Kobbie Mainoo in front of the team for benching him at the World Cup.
  • Mainoo, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer were left out of England's squad to face Croatia and Spain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why Eberechi Eze retained his spot in the national squad despite limited playing time at Arsenal, while also revealing he apologized to Kobbie Mainoo. Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White were selected for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain because they were involved in the previous camp, while Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were omitted.

Tuchel acknowledged that Manchester United midfielder Mainoo missed out due to injuries and his club's dip in form. The manager also disclosed that he previously apologized to Mainoo in front of the entire England squad after failing to give him any playing time during the World Cup.

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