Rooney Expresses Shock as Maguire Misses Out on England’s World Cup Squad

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Wayne Rooney admitted he was surprised to see Harry Maguire left off England’s World Cup roster under Thomas Tuchel. Maguire has 66 caps and featured in England’s 2018 semi-final and 2022 quarter-final runs. Despite returning from injury in March, the Manchester United defender was omitted in the final squad. Rooney speculated that Tuchel might have avoided bringing Maguire if he wasn’t going to play him. He added that the choice between Maguire and Dan Burn ultimately went in Burn’s favour. Despite his disappointment, Rooney said he trusts Tuchel’s judgment based on what he’s seen from the manager.

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