David Beckham appears to be at odds with England manager Thomas Tuchel over the fate of one England player ahead of the World Cup.

Tuchel is hoping to build on Sir Gareth Southgate’s promising but ultimately trophy-less reign by leading England to their first World Cup trophy since 1966 this summer.

Two March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan gave Tuchel one last chance to get a look at which players will make the plane and be selected in England’s World Cup squad.

Tuchel opted to name an expanded 35-man squad for the games against Uruguay and Japan, with two uncapped players in Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele getting the nod.

There were recalls for Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo and a first pick for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori since 2023.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was perhaps the most high-profile player to miss out, with Tuchel making the ‘tough decision’ to omit the Real Madrid star and ex-Liverpool defender.

‘I know what Trent can give us and I decided still to stick to the players with us,’ Tuchel said. ‘I know it’s difficult to leave out a player like Trent.

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