Why Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden are not playing for England at the World Cup

England have left a number of big names behind (Picture: Getty)

England finally get their World Cup campaign underway tonight with a clash against Croatia in Dallas.

Thomas Tuchel’s side have been installed as one of the favourites to lift the trophy in next month’s final, owing to embarrassment of riches in the Three Lions squad.

But England have also left plenty of talent back at home, with Tuchel having had the unenviable task of whittling down his options into just 26 places for the tournament.