England World Cup Roster Update: Foden, Palmer, Maguire Out; Toney, Madueke In

Ahead of England's official squad confirmation on May 22, a series of high-profile omissions have shocked the English football landscape.

Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden, Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, and veteran defender Harry Maguire have all been left out of the final 26-man roster traveling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Conversely, Arsenal winger Noni Madueke, Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Newcastle defender Tino Livramento have secured their places on the final roster.

The exclusion of Palmer comes as a surprise to some after his standout performance during Euro 2024, where he scored in England's 2-1 loss to Spain in the final. 

Foden has provided 10 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances in all competitions for City this season, but has struggled to reach the form he hit in previous seasons for club and country. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Morgan Rogers, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer of England during the international friendly match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium on March 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Gibbs-White has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise forgettable season for Nottingham Forest, racking up 14 goals and four assists in 36 appearances.

Toney's last appearance for England came as a late substitute in a friendly loss to Senegal in June 2025. He was not included during the most recent England camp in March.

Mainoo played in both of England’s March friendlies, coming on as a sub against Uruguay and starting against Japan, his first appearances for the national team since 2024.

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