Newcastle Post Class Tweet After Lascelles And Shelvey Miss Out On England World Cup Squad

Gareth Southgate excluding Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey from his England World Cup squad has prompted their club Newcastle United to share a class message.

It's OFFICIAL, England's World Cup squad has been named.

His central defenders consists of John Stones, Gary Cahill, Harry Maguire and Phil Jones, while leaving out Newcastle's in-form captain.

As for Southgate's central midfielders, he's got Dele Alii, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Eric Dier and Fabian Delph, again, snubbing Newcastle's Shelvey.

Image: England

Shortly after the England team was announced, Newcastle shared the following message.

"Enjoy your summer, lads. You've earned it," accompanied with a picture of Lascelles and Shelvey.

Newcastle's Tweet got plenty of people talking. Mainly fans taking the p*ss out of Southgate. Here's some reaction:

What's your take on England's World Cup squad? Should Lascelles and Shelvey be on the plane to Russia?

Sound off in the comment section below with your thoughts.

Topics: Football News, Football, England, World Cup, Newcastle United

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