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Hart axed as England squad named

Manchester's City's goalkeeper Joe Hart reacts after their Champions League soccer match against CSKA Moscow at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England November 5, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates (BRITAIN - Tags: SOCCER SPORT)

England omitted Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere from its World Cup squad yesterday and called up Trent Alexander-Arnold to cap a remarkable breakthrough season for the 19-year-old right back.

England coach Gareth Southgate stuck to his principles and selected a young, energetic and flexible group of 23 players who can fit a variety of formations but will be short of experience at major tournaments.

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