Tuchel sends Maguire clear message over England future

Thomas Tuchel has recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold but made it clear Harry Maguire has no way back into the England squad.

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What happened. Thomas Tuchel recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold to the England squad but indicated Harry Maguire has no future in his plans. Tuchel said Maguire 'did not help' himself after going public with his disappointment at being left out of the World Cup squad.

• Maguire was axed from England's 26-man World Cup squad.
• Alexander-Arnold was also left out but has been recalled.
• Tuchel warned Alexander-Arnold he must learn to defend.

“He has to, he has to. It’s necessary. My conviction is that he will but”

— Thomas Tuchel

Maguire's England future looks bleak under Tuchel, while Alexander-Arnold has a chance to prove himself in the Nations League.

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