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Magnificent Goal! is back for World Cup 2026 as we dive into Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the tournament. We assess the biggest selections, omissions and surprises before comparing Tuchel's choices with some of the most controversial and memorable England squad calls in Three Lions history; from Gazza's heartbreak in 1998 to Theo Walcott's surprise inclusion in 2006.
Steven Toplis is joined by Davey Naylor from EnglandStats.com and author and journalist Robert Taylor, who has recently published his new book 'Tears for England: Obsession, Hope and Heartbreak with the England Football Team.'
Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of our World Cup 2026 specials in the weeks ahead.
By Steven ToplisMagnificent Goal! is back for World Cup 2026 as we dive into Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the tournament. We assess the biggest selections, omissions and surprises before comparing Tuchel's choices with some of the most controversial and memorable England squad calls in Three Lions history; from Gazza's heartbreak in 1998 to Theo Walcott's surprise inclusion in 2006.
Steven Toplis is joined by Davey Naylor from EnglandStats.com and author and journalist Robert Taylor, who has recently published his new book 'Tears for England: Obsession, Hope and Heartbreak with the England Football Team.'
Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of our World Cup 2026 specials in the weeks ahead.