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Tunisia unveil 23-man squad for the World Cup

Tunisia have revealed their 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, dropping six players named from the initial list.

Rennes winger Wahbi Khazri headlines the list with Troyes midfielder Seifeddine Khaoui, Montpellier’s Ellyes Skhiri and Nice’s goalkeeper Mouez Hassen also included.

Scotland-based Bilel Mohsni, Mohamed Larbi, Karim Laribi and Ahmed Akaichi have been left out from the final team.

The Cartage Eagles will be making their fifth appearance in the global tournament after missing out in 2010 and 2014 editions.

Nabil Maaloul's men will kick-start their Group G campaign at the World Cup against England on June 18 before they take on Belgium and Panama.