Shaw and Maguire were not called up to the national team despite impressive performances for Manchester United.
According to British media, the German strategist made several tough decisions in finalizing the 26-player squad. The most notable name is Morgan Gibbs-White. The midfielder is currently in explosive form for Nottingham Forest.
Gibbs-White scored 17 goals this season and was considered one of the most outstanding players in the Premier League during the latter stages. However, he was not included in the final squad. Many fans believe Tuchel overlooked the player who is currently in the best form in Europe.
Not only Gibbs-White, but Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were also dropped after an inconsistent season at club level. Meanwhile, center-back Harry Maguire became one of the few to publicly express his disappointment.
The Manchester United star said he was "shocked and devastated" because he believed he deserved a place in the squad after his recent positive performances.
Other notable names rumored to be unavailable include Jarrod Bowen, Luke Shaw, Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Djed Spence. If this is true, Shaw would be a major disappointment, having played the entire season with consistent form.
The official squad list will be announced on May 23rd, but even before the final selection, the England team has become the focus of controversy due to Tuchel's drastic decisions.