Rooney Warns of ‘No Way Back’ for Alexander-Arnold in England Squad

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England legend Wayne Rooney has voiced shock after Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of England’s 35-man provisional squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Rooney told his podcast that Thomas Tuchel’s snub could be more than tactical. He suggested it might signal a permanent exit for the Real Madrid defender. Despite Alexander-Arnold’s resurgence in Spain, Tuchel omitted him from warm-up camps against Uruguay and Japan. Rooney insists no other English player matches his technical skill on the ball and urges patience with the 27-year-old.

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