England manager Thomas Tuchel says he does not select the World Cup squad solely based on “the most talented” players. He states that the 26-man squad he is taking reflects the players he believes are “unselfish” and “100 per cent committed,” and he chose the group based on those criteria rather than talent alone. Tuchel also comments on the public reaction to his selections, including criticism directed at the squad. He says he was surprised by Harry Maguire and Maguire’s family making public outbursts related to the World Cup team, according to the reports. The manager frames his approach as building a cooperative team environment and emphasizes players’ attitudes and willingness to work for the collective over individual profiles. The reporting describes Tuchel cutting high-profile names, including Maguire, as part of his stated plan to assemble a more team-first squad heading into the tournament.