Micah Richards disagrees with Tuchel's World Cup squad
Short overview
BBC pundit Micah Richards says he understands but disagrees with Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, stating he would have selected either Cole Palmer or Phil Foden.
BBC pundit Micah Richards has said he “understands” the squad selected by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with the choices.
Richards stated he would have selected either Cole Palmer or Phil Foden, indicating a preference for one of the two players over Tuchel's current selections.
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