Trent Alexander-Arnold is latest player AXED for the World Cup by Thomas Tuchel in brutal culling of England's big names

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not going to the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel opted not to pick the Real Madrid star – the latest in his list of big-name squad cuts.

Alexander-Arnold joins Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, Lewis Hall and Luke Shaw among the players told they can jet off on holiday rather than to the United States this summer.

Instead, Djed Spence, from relegation-threatened Tottenham, is set to fly out among England’s defenders.

England’s full squad announcement is due this morning, with live coverage on Daily Mail Sport from 8.30am. 

More to follow.