Harry Maguire opens up on ‘awkward call’ with Thomas Tuchel over England World Cup snub

Maguire previously described feeling “shocked and gutted” after he was left out of the 26-man squad for the tournament

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Harry Maguire has revealed he learned of his World Cup omission via an “awkward” call with England manager Thomas Tuchel.

The Manchester United defender has previously described feeling “shocked and gutted” after he was left out of the 26-man squad for the tournament in North America, in what was widely considered one of the surprise selection decisions.

The 33-year-old, who…