World Cup 2026: Terry Criticizes Tuchel’s Squad, Saying 11 Players Are Not Good Enough

Chelsea legend John Terry has publicly criticized several of England manager Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup selections.

Terry also said that eleven players in the England squad are not good enough to be included.

In May, Tuchel announced a 26‑man squad for the Three Lions’ World Cup campaign, omitting high‑profile names such as Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.

“I actually disagree, in terms of the players that Tuchel has not picked for this World Cup,” Terry told Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“Harry Maguire, being one, the first one. For me, he is a better player than Dan Burn.”

“Luke Shaw is another one at left back. We are looking at Nico O’Reilly playing there.”

“Cole Palmer is the next big decision as well. So I think Tuchel has got it wrong in three or four big decisions on the pitch.”

“I don’t think Djed Spence is the future for England, for me.”

“I just think you need to have your best players there. When I look at it, I am looking at the team now, there is probably 14, 15 starters.”

“When I look at the rest [11 players] of the squad around me, I am not sure they are going to push the players who are going to be playing.”