Football: England fans outraged that Kiwi Chris Wood didn't make England squad

Chris Wood of Burnley. Photo / Getty Images

England announced their squad for the FIFA World Cup today and it has caused a predictable backlash from English fans, but some confused fans were furious about the exclusion of New Zealand's Chris Wood.

England manager Gareth Southgate revealed his 23-man squad which included many young inexperienced players.

Many praised Southgate's choices but some were outraged that players like Jonjo Shelvey, Ryan Bertand and Jack Wilshere were left out of the squad.

Few fans were even angry about the exclusion of All Whites and Burnley striker Wood.

Chris Wood is from NZ mate 😂

— Dan J (@danjarvis17) May 16, 2018

No Chris Wood from Burnley?! He has been decent and would link up well with Sterling. Southgate you joke

— Richard Anthony (@MUFCRich1991) May 16, 2018

No Wilfried zaha or Ashley Barnes after the seasons they’ve had?? Madness. Also feel it’s harsh to miss Chris wood out. #englandsquad

— John (@John44647447) May 16, 2018

Of course, Wood is a New Zealander and vice-captain of the All Whites, and has earned 56 caps for his country.

But the fact that Wood's name is even brought up in the England squad debate is in itself a testament to the Kiwi striker's impressive season with Burnley.

Wood scored 10 goals in 20 starts for the Clarets, helping them to a historic seventh placed finish.

Unfortunately for those outraged fans, Wood won't be doing a Brad Shields anytime soon.

ENGLAND SQUAD OUTRAGE TWEETS BINGO

-'Top 6 bias'
-Jake Livermore
-Arsenal fans moaning about Wilshere
-Danny Rose hate
-Southgate picking 'Big names over players in form'
-Joke about it not mattering because we're going out to a small nation anyway#EnglandSquad

— Mathew Dack (@BoDack_Horseman) May 16, 2018

BREAKING: Here is @England's 23-man squad for the @FIFAWorldCup. Live reaction on SSN now. pic.twitter.com/QvxdDvceY5

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 16, 2018