Fans are all in agreement after England record 6-0 win ahead of World Cup opener

Thomas Tuchel's decision not to include Rio Ngumoha in his World Cup squad has once again become a talking point after the Liverpool forward scored a 'breathtaking strike from distance'.

The Three Lions recorded a comfortable 6-0 win over USL Championship side Miami FC on Thursday as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday (June 17).

Ivan Toney, who will likely play second fiddle to captain Harry Kane this summer, netted a hat-trick in the training ground practice game and was hailed as 'the star man' in a report by the Mail.

Jordan Henderson and Ethan Nwaneri also found the back of the net alongside Rio Ngumoha.

Ngumoha, who was named Player of the Match for his debut performance against New Zealand last weekend, is believed to have scored a 'worldie' against the American second-tier side.

After news of his goal began to filter through on social media, fans were quick to mention his lack of call-up to play in this summer's World Cup.

One wrote: "Genuinely I don’t know why Tuchel didn’t go to the World Cup with Rio in the squad," and a second commented: "One of the most exciting players of the recent games and he’s not in the squad."

A third said: "With everyday that goes by it gets funnier and funnier that Tuchel left this guy out the squad and took Madueke with him."

A fourth wrote: "Should have gone to the World Cup over Madueke," and a fifth added: "They should have found a space for him in that England squad, especially with how Tuchel uses his wingers."

Rio Ngumoha cannot play at World Cup if England need to make late replacement

The 17-year-old forward is one of four young players Thomas Tuchel brought to Florida alongside his 26-man World Cup squad, with Alex Scott, Josh King and Ethan Nwaneri also getting the call-up.

However, Ngumoha will not be able to play any part in this summer's tournament.

Ngumoha pictured during England's friendly against New Zealand. Image credit: Getty

FIFA rules allow squads to make changes ahead of a tournament but only up to 24 hours before a team's opening match in case of injury or sickness.

Meanwhile, the replacement player must be on a country's 55-man provisional squad list, meaning if any one of England's squad picks up an injury or falls ill before their Group L opener, Ngumoha cannot step in.

The only player from England's pre-tournament extras eligible to be called up is Bournemouth's Alex Scott, who was included in the provisional 55.

"I am happy that these guys are with us, especially Alex who was on the list of 55 and had a disappointing phone call as well that he didn't make the first cut," said Tuchel last month. "His reaction was outstanding. It showed me his character."

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