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Kyle Walker Raises Concern Over England World Cup Snubs

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5 months ago

June 4, 2026

England World Cup Snubs spark debate as Kyle Walker criticises Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection ahead of the tournament in the United States

Former England defender Kyle Walker on Thursday expressed strong concerns over England World Cup Snubs after questioning Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit several high-profile players from the national squad heading to the United States this summer.

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Kyle Walker suggested that the selection process appeared inconsistent, arguing that key performers such as Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Morgan Gibbs-White should have been included in the tournament squad.

Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Kyle Walker described the omissions as “perplexing”, adding that several players who delivered strong club performances had been left out of the travelling team.

England World Cup omissions have already triggered debate among supporters and analysts, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.

Walker specifically highlighted both players, insisting they had delivered some of their most consistent seasons in recent years and deserved a place in the squad for the tournament.

He further questioned the overall balance of England’s defensive options, expressing concern over fitness levels and reliability within the selected back line ahead of a demanding competition schedule.

Walker also referenced Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, describing him as another notable omission who had performed strongly during the domestic campaign.

In addition to the trio mentioned by Walker, other high-profile absentees from the England squad include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, further intensifying discussion around Thomas Tuchel’s selection strategy.

Walker stated that while he respected the manager’s authority, he remained unsure about the depth and durability of England’s defensive unit heading into the World Cup.

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The comments have added a new layer of scrutiny to England’s preparations, with the squad selection now under heightened public and media attention ahead of their departure to the United States.

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EFCC Arraigns Two Lovers Over Alleged N35.9m Theft

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2 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

The EFCC N35.9m theft case involves two young lovers accused of allegedly transferring money from a woman’s account in Edo State.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has arraigned two young lovers, Marian Elia, 19, and Izuchukwu Uzoma, 21, over the alleged theft of N35.92m belonging to a woman, Mrs Esther Ogbeifun, in Benin City, Edo State.

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The commission disclosed this in a statement published on its official X account on Wednesday, stating that its Benin Zonal Directorate brought the defendants before Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court.

According to the EFCC, the pair face a seven-count charge bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy and stealing.

The commission alleged that Elia, who grew up in Ogbeifun’s household, had access to the woman’s mobile phones and banking information, which she allegedly used to transfer funds into an account belonging to Uzoma, her boyfriend.

“Investigation by the Commission revealed that Elia, who grew up in the house of the victim, had access to her phones and bank information and allegedly executed a transfer of the said sum from the victim’s account into that of Uzoma, her boyfriend,” the statement said.

The EFCC further alleged that the defendants converted the money to their personal use.

One of the charges accused Elia of using Ogbeifun’s Moniepoint personal banking application to transfer a total of N35,920,000 into an account operated by Uzoma at United Bank for Africa.

The alleged transactions reportedly occurred between March 8 and July 29, 2026, in Benin, Edo State.

The charge cited Section 33(2)(c) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, as amended in 2024.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them in court.

Following their pleas, prosecution counsel, I.M. Elodi, asked the court to schedule the case for trial and remand the defendants in a correctional facility.

Justice Obiozor subsequently ordered that Elia and Uzoma be remanded at the Benin Correctional Centre in Benin City.

The court adjourned the case until December 7 for hearing.