England reveal World Cup squad in Beatles-themed video

Come collectively, proper now, besides Cole Palmer: The World Cup kickoff is weeks away, and the most recent squad announcement video emerged in very (jolly) English manner.

Having not received a World Cup since 1966, England are hoping to finish their drought this summer time when the event is held in North America. This can embody a June 23 matchup with Ghana in Foxborough at “Boston Stadium” (FIFA’s complicated label for Gillette Stadium).

The staff’s Friday morning squad announcement — revealing the 26 gamers who will characteristic on England’s World Cup roster — was executed in a becoming format: Utilizing the Beatles’ iconic track, “Come Collectively.” An interview clip of John Lennon is used to introduce the “jolly” English:

Framed by a jogger sporting an England jersey operating via the streets of New York (amongst different scenes), the Beatles tune soars as names for the squad are cleverly revealed on taxi cab indicators, cowboy boots, and different American-themed objects.

After all, past the well-produced video, the names on the squad have drawn controversy. That is very true for among the names who’re conspicuously absent from the record.

It’s official. Your #ThreeLions gamers heading to the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/lqsDBYSP4X

— England (@England) May 22, 2026

Increased-profile gamers like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden have been all left off the ultimate record named by England supervisor Thomas Tuchel.

Included have been a couple of surprises, like striker Ivan Toney (who performs in Saudi Arabia, and has solely performed seven minutes for England throughout Tuchel’s 16 months within the job). Tottenham full-back Djed Spence made the reduce despite the fact that he suffered a broken jaw earlier this week.

Given the inevitable deal with the event by the broader English public, the unorthodox selections might be met with intense scrutiny (significantly if the staff fails to impress early within the World Cup).

Nonetheless, Tuchel is likely to be drawing inspiration from the Beatles, prioritizing the collective over the person in an effort to create one thing actually nice.

“I feel from day one we have been very clear we have been attempting to pick and construct the absolute best staff,” he told reporters on Friday. “It’s not essentially to pick probably the most proficient 26 gamers. Groups win championships.”

“Groups win championships.”

Thomas Tuchel on the necessity for “stability” in his 26-man World Cup squad, as discusses why he ignored a number of high-profile names 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/Qu4hTLD77K

— Sky Sports activities Information (@SkySportsNews) May 22, 2026

Trivia: What English-born participant is the fourth all-time main scorer in Patriots historical past?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: Kicker.

Scores and schedules:

The Pink Sox start a three-game sequence at Fenway Park in opposition to the Twins tonight at 7:10 p.m.

Legacy FC will play at Centreville Financial institution Stadium in Pawtucket this night in opposition to Seattle Reign FC at 8 p.m.

And on Saturday, the Revolution face Charlotte FC on the street at 7:30 p.m.

Extra from Boston.com:

Norway’s squad: On Thursday, one of many different notable reveals (of a staff that’s additionally coming to Boston) was Norway. King Harald V learn the names included on the Norwegian roster because the staff prepares for its first males’s event look in 28 years.

On today: In 2004, Manny Ramirez hit a tape-measure blast to assist Pedro Martinez and the Pink Sox defeat the Blue Jays 5-2.

Could 22, 2004. Manny Ramirez places a baseball onto the Mass Pike in opposition to the Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/lPOiGEkJS0

— Mark Dondero (@MarkDondero) May 22, 2026

Each day spotlight: Take pleasure in this enjoyable (if unorthodox) double play that Merrimack baseball turned on Thursday.

NICK HUNKELE OH MY!!!!

Warriors flip two on a Hunkele juggling act!

Tune in stay on @ESPNplus#GoMack pic.twitter.com/e6RaJjDr5B

— Merrimack Baseball (@MerrimackBSB) May 21, 2026

Trivia reply: John Smith