People think Cole Palmer failed after not making the team.

Thomas Tuchel removed Palmer and Phil Foden from the team. He said he didn't pick players just because of their names. Tuchel thinks the team has enough creative players.

England has a good striker in Harry Kane, but fans are worried about who will create chances for him. Tuchel was honest about why Palmer and Foden didn't make the team.

Tuchel said Palmer didn't play well for his club and wasn't influential for England. He also said Palmer was not as good as he was in previous seasons.

Tuchel said Palmer's record with England was not good enough. He had to pull out of games due to injury and didn't make an impact when he played.

Palmer didn't have the impact Tuchel wanted. He was injured and didn't play well when he was with the team.

Tuchel thinks Palmer is a good player, but he needs to be in shape and play well consistently. Palmer didn't prove himself to Tuchel.

Tuchel said telling Palmer he wasn't on the team was a difficult phone call. Palmer is a well-known player.

Tuchel doesn't want to pick players just because of their names. He wants to make tough decisions and have a strong team.

Palmer's season with Chelsea was affected by injuries.

Tuchel said Phil Foden was excellent in training and had good spirits. Tuchel was sad to tell Foden he wasn't on the team.

Tuchel said it was hard to tell Foden he wasn't on the team. Foden was looking forward to playing in the World Cup.

Foden lost momentum during the season. Tuchel didn't see enough from him to put him on the team.

Tuchel isn't sure what Foden's best position is. He doesn't want to play players out of position just to have them on the team.

Tuchel thinks Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson can create chances for England. He also thinks Reece James can make special plays from his position.

Tuchel believes Elliot and Declan can do special things. He also thinks Reece James can produce special moments.

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