The $30 million snub

Manchester United star Harry Maguire has been left out of England's World Cup squad, sparking a family feud with manager Thomas Tuchel. the decision has been met with shock and disappointment from Maguire's family, including his mother Zoe, who described it as 'absolutely disgusted'. Maguire's brothers Joe and Laurence have also waded into the escalating row, with Joe labelling it 'the worst decision I've ever seen' and Laurence describing it as a 'shambles'. The international stalwart has been a feature at the lions' share of ties for his country since breaking through at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The England manager has defended his decision, stating that the squad was chosen based on team spirit and balance, rather than individual talent. Maguire has confirmed that he is not on the plane with the rest of the squad, saying that he was 'shocked and gutted' by the decision. His wife Fern has also spoken out, saying that she is 'beyond devastated' for him.

A family affair

The Maguire family has been vocal in their support for Harry, with his mother Zoe and brothers Joe and Laurence all taking to social media to express their disappointment at the decision. Fern has also been vocal,saying that she is 'beyond devastated' for her husband. The family's reaction has been met with a mix of shock and sympathy from fans and fellow players.

The decision has also sparked a debate about the role of individual talent in the selection process. Maguire has been a key player for England since breaking through at the 2018 World Cup, and many fans and pundits had expected him to be included in the squad. however, Tuchel has stated that the decision was based on team spirit and balance, rather than individual talent.

Barbados getaway

Despite the controversy surrounding his exclusion from the squad, Harry Maguire has been enjoying a Barbados getaway with his wife Fern and family. The couple have been posting snaps from their trip on Instagram, with Maguire writing 'Barbados you were beautiful'. The images show Maguire enjoying a round of golf with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, before relaxing with Fern in a printed bikini.

The trip has been seen as a way for Maguire to take his mind off the controversy surrounding his exclusion from the squad. However, the decision has still been met with a mix of shock and sympathy from fans and fellow players.

Open questions

One of the key questions surrounding the decision is whether Maguire's exclusion was based on his individual talent, or whether it was a case of team spirit and balance. the England manager has stated that the decision was based on team spirit and balance, rather than individual talet. However, many fans and pundits had expected Maguire to be included in the squad based on his individual talent.

Another question is whether Maguire's reaction to the decision was necessary. The England manager has stated that Maguire's reaction was 'not necessary', and that he had a private conversation with him before the decision was made. However, Maguire has been vocal in his disappointment at the decision, saying that he was 'shocked and gutted' by the decision.