In his inaugural England squad selection as manager, Thomas Tuchel has named a mix of experienced stars and fresh faces for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Notably, Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have been recalled, while Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle’s Dan Burn earned their first call-ups.
Rashford, who last appeared for the Three Lions a year ago, has been revitalized since his January loan move to Aston Villa, prompting his return to the national fold. Meanwhile, the 34-year-old Henderson, whose 81st appearance came in November 2023, finds himself back in the mix despite his recent moves to Saudi Arabia and Ajax.
Tuchel, who officially took charge in January, will lead the team as they face Albania in their first qualifying match on Friday, with a follow-up fixture against Latvia at Wembley on Monday, March 24.
The Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), James Trafford (Burnley)
- Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (AC Milan, loan from Manchester City)
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa, loan from Manchester United), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tuchel’s selection reflects a blend of proven talent and promising newcomers as he looks to rebuild a competitive squad capable of regaining Champions League revenues and challenging on all fronts. The inclusion of seasoned players alongside debutants underscores his commitment to striking the right balance between experience and youth.
Stay tuned as England kick off their campaign in what promises to be a transformative period for the national team.
