Newcastle star Lewis Hall breaks silence on World Cup snub amid England recall

Lewis Hall says he was “gutted” after being left out of England’s World Cup squad, but has now been recalled for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The 21-year-old Newcastle United defender missed the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada after opting to sign Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly and Tottenham’s Djed Spence in selection terms, according to the report, and he believed his strong form—including excelling against Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in the Champions League—should have earned him a place. Speaking to Chronicle Live, Hall said the initial disappointment faded as he supported his friends and Newcastle team-mates who made the squad. He scored in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Hull City and has four caps so far.