England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to announce a surprising World Cup squad on Friday, with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Harry Maguire reportedly missing out. The squad for the tournament in North America will be confirmed at 10am after Tuchel made calls to players on Thursday. Maguire expressed his shock and disappointment on Instagram, stating he believed he would play a major role. Ivan Toney is among those expected to be included.
Aston Villa's Europa League Celebration
Aston Villa held an open-top bus parade through Birmingham city centre to celebrate their Europa League victory over Freiburg. Thousands of fans lined the streets as the team, led by manager Unai Emery, displayed the trophy won after a 30-year silverware drought. Emery dedicated the win to the supporters, saying, 'This trophy is yours.'
EFL Condemns Southampton's Spygate
The EFL has published written reasons for expelling Southampton from the Championship play-offs and docking four points next season. The governing body found that manager Tonda Eckert authorised a 'deplorable' plan to spy on Middlesbrough, using junior staff for clandestine observations. The FA is also investigating the matter.
