Morgan Gibbs-White shares verdict on England’s World Cup hopes after squad omission

FootballSports
26 May 2026 • 8:19 PM MYT
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Morgan Gibbs-White shares verdict on England’s World Cup hopes after squad omission

  • Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White was omitted from England's World Cup squad by manager Thomas Tuchel, despite a strong end to his domestic season.
  • Gibbs-White scored 15 Premier League goals and concluded the season by scoring in Forest’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on the final day.
  • He expressed his disappointment at missing out on the squad but stated he was satisfied with his performance and felt he could not have done more to secure a place.
  • Gibbs-White conveyed his full support for the selected players, believing the current England squad possesses all the necessary qualities to win the World Cup.
  • England are scheduled to commence their World Cup campaign on 17 June, with their opening match against Croatia.

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