Harry Maguire makes England retirement announcement after painful World Cup snub

Harry Maguire has insisted he has no plans to retire from international football despite suffering the heartbreak of missing out on England's World Cup squad.The Manchester United defender has broken his silence on his future with the Three Lions after Thomas Tuchel delivered the painful news that he would not be travelling to the United States for this summer's tournament.Maguire was one of the highest-profile omissions from Tuchel's 26-man squad, with the decision triggering widespread debate given his long-standing role for England at major competitions.The 33-year-old admitted the snub was difficult to accept and revealed he still believes he deserved a place on the plane. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Speaking on Gary Lineker's Rest Is Football World Cup podcast, Maguire disclosed that Tuchel informed players of his decisions via FaceTime.He FaceTimed everyone, Maguire said.It was quite an awkward call.I received a text saying can I speak to you about 4pm.It is quite a unique way of doing it and it must be quite hard because he can see everyone's reactions.Maguire immediately made his feelings known to the England boss.I said straightaway I was really disappointed, he continued.I thought I did enough to be in the squad and thought I could have helped and had a part to play on and off the pitch.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Iran national anthem booed in Los Angeles before thrilling World Cup draw with New ZealandITV GMB release statement after Scotland World Cup rowKim Kardashian's message to Lewis Hamilton revealed after brilliant Spanish Grand Prix winAccording to Maguire, Tuchel explained that he had remained loyal to the defenders who had featured prominently during the early stages of his tenure.He said he can't give me an excuse but he had gone with the four lads who got him through the autumn, Maguire revealed.The former Leicester City star felt confident of securing a place after impressing during England's March camp before finishing the season strongly with Manchester United.It was tough to take, he admitted.I did think I would be in the squad after being selected for the March camp under him for the first time.I did really well in both games and then went back to Manchester United and finished the season really strongly.The World Cup snub could effectively end Maguire's hopes of appearing at football's biggest tournament again.By the time the next World Cup arrives in 2030, the defender will be 37 years old.Yet despite the setback, Maguire has announced he is not ready to walk away from international football.I don't think I would retire from England, he said.I still feel I have something to offer.There will be a time and a place where I don't deserve to get picked but I probably still wouldn't come out and retire.Maguire, who won his 66th England cap against Japan in March, then underlined just how much representing his country still means to him.If I got one more cap it would be worth it, he added.While he will be watching this World Cup from afar, Maguire has remained in contact with several members of the England squad, including Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jordan Pickford.The defender has wished his teammates luck ahead of the tournament and remains determined to fight for his place under Tuchel. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter