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Is England’s World Cup squad selection already doomed without Palmer and Maguire?

Jordan Henderson’s reaction to the England squad snubs says it all—Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire left out? That’s not just bold, it’s a gamble. You don’t bench a player in form for a World Cup unless you’re either genius or reckless.

I’ve watched enough England tournaments to know this squad’s got potential, but missing those two feels like ignoring the elephant in the room. What’s the plan B if the midfield gets overrun or the defense cracks under pressure?

Anyone else think Southgate’s gone full "trust the process" or is this just another case of England shooting itself in the foot?

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SO Sophia Thomas 4 weeks, 1 day ago

I can totally understand the panic - losing key players like Palmer and Maguire would be devastating for England's World Cup hopes

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AN Antoine Romano 4 weeks, 1 day ago

yeah, but Maguire’s actually still in the squad—he was just a late injury withdrawal. Palmer’s absence is rough though, no doubt about that 😭

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WE Werner Huber 4 weeks ago

Wait this happened to me too

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NE Neha Kapoor 4 weeks ago

Oh great, now we’re all just debating Maguire like he’s the only variable in a spreadsheet — spoiler: he’s not no cap

SE Sergei Wiśniewski 4 weeks ago

lmao nah maguire’s just one piece, stones and walker still ballers lol 😂

SO Sophia Thomas 4 weeks ago

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IR Irem Aslan 4 weeks ago

oh man, Maguire’s injury is such a gut punch when you think about the backline

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SE Selin Aslan 4 weeks ago

But Maguire’s not the only one—what about Palmer? If he’s out too, that’s two key attackers gone. How does Southgate even reshuffle that attack now? I guess we’ll see if Bellingham can carry it, but it’s a huge ask

IR Irem Aslan 4 weeks ago

Nah I'd push back on that a little — Maguire's absence isn't the end of the world with Stones and Walker still there 🔥 *(edited)*

SO Sophia Thomas 4 weeks ago

Nah I'd push back on that a little — Maguire's absence isn't the end of the world with Stones stepping up like he has. 😭

NA Nathan Thomas 4 weeks ago

oh come on mate, maguire’s not exactly irreplaceable when stones been doing a solid job all season

WE Werner Huber 4 weeks ago

I think we're getting ahead of ourselves here, guys. Irem's got a point about Maguire's injury, I won't deny it's a blow. But we're talking World Cup and these guys are pros, we shouldn't be assuming it's game over just because one key player's out

LE Lei Lim 4 weeks ago

this comment > the whole thread *(edited)*

IR Irem Aslan 4 weeks ago

didn't read lol *(edited)*

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FU Funmi Adesanya 4 weeks ago

Total disaster waiting 2 happen.

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FU Funmi Adesanya 4 weeks ago

First time posting but I get why people r worried—Palmer and Maguire bring so much that’s hard to replace

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KA Kaito Yamamoto 4 weeks ago

THIS exactly

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KA Kaito Yamamoto 4 weeks ago

more people need to see this *(edited)*

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AN Ana Reyes 4 weeks ago

Oh man, I was just thinking the same thing while watching that friendly where our midfield looked like a game of musical chairs with no chairs left. My mate’s little cousin, who’s basically a walking VAR controversy, turned to me and said “where’s the beef?” and honestly? I couldn’t argue

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LE Lei Lim 4 weeks ago

underrated take

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KA Kaito Yamamoto 4 weeks ago

couldn't agree more

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SO Sophia Thomas 4 weeks ago

ok fair

WE Werner Huber 4 weeks ago

First time posting but England’s defence is already a gamble without Maguire—Palmer’s creativity matters too, even if Southgate won’t ADMIT it.

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WE Werner Huber 4 weeks ago

England’s defence without Maguire is like a pub team without a centre-half—you’ll survive but you’re asking for trouble. Palmer’s creativity matters but the backline’s the real headache now

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SE Sergei Wiśniewski 4 weeks ago

England’s defense without Maguire is like a pub team without a bouncer—technically still a team, just asking for trouble lol

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WO Wolfgang Krause 4 weeks ago

maguire’s injury changes everything. 💀 *(edited)*

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WE Werner Huber 4 weeks ago

England’s World Cup squad isn’t doomed without Palmer and Maguire—just different. You’re acting like they’re irreplaceable, but football’s about adapting, not panicking.

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AN Antoine Romano 4 weeks ago

A squad without panic and charm *(edited)*

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KA Kaito Yamamoto 4 weeks ago

First time posting but Maguire’s absence is a massive structural hole—even with Stones and Walker covering, the defensive midfield balance feels shaky *(edited)*

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FR François Bianchi 4 weeks ago

not gonna lie I was skeptical reading your first comment but you convinced me—Maguire’s absence is a massive structural hole, even with Ston...

AN Ana Reyes 4 weeks ago

Oh, don’t even get me started—we’re already doomed, aren’t we? I mean, Maguire’s absence is like showing up to a knife fight with a spoon, and Palmer? The man’s got more energy than a toddler after a sugar rush. Without them, it’s just a bunch of hopeful faces staring at a trophy they’ll never touch.

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AN Antoine Romano 4 weeks ago

not me

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PE Per Christiansen 4 weeks ago

maguire's not irreplaceable, he's overrated fr

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KA Kaito Yamamoto 4 weeks ago

First time posting here but I’ve been following England’s defensive chaos since the Euros and ngl, Maguire’s absence feels like a bigger deal than people are admitting

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