Thomas Tuchel has revealed his first England squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers – with Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford handed returns.
Myles Lewis-Skelly has additionally been named in his maiden Three Lions squad whereas Dan Burn, 32, has been included for the primary time, as Mail Sport completely forecasted.
Marcus Rashford additionally makes his return to the England fold for the primary time in a yr, taking a ahead place whereas Aston Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins is a notable absence.
However the headline inclusion is Henderson, who many thought had ended his England profession when he left Liverpool for Saudi Arabian membership Al-Ettifaq in the summertime of 2023.
Henderson, who has 81 caps, has not performed for his nation since November 2023 however moved to Ajax mid-way via final season.
England will kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns towards Albania and Latvia.
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Jordan Henderson has been handed a shock call-up, having final performed for England in 2023
Marcus Rashford has additionally been included for the primary time in a yr after bettering his kind at Aston Villa
German coach Tuchel formally began work on January 1 and has spent the final couple of months watching quite a few video games throughout Europe while additionally holding direct conversations with a number of gamers as he finalises his squad.
Tuchel has named 4 goalkeepers in his squad in what’s a uncommon transfer: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Rasmdale, and James Trafford.
FA chief govt Mark Bullingham lately revealed that Tuchel had 55 gamers on his lengthy checklist for his choice.
‘He’s obtained 55 on his lengthy checklist and makes certain that he’s obtained a powerful reference to them they usually know that he’s seen them. It’s not solely the gamers in England, it’s gamers enjoying overseas as effectively, and that can solely stand us in good stead in the long term,’ stated Bullingham.
Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe stated of Burn’s inclusion on the age of 32: ‘Unimaginable second for Dan. There isn’t any another deserving for my part. Such an inspiring man and a gifted participant. He is needed to do it the arduous approach coming via the leagues.
‘He’s the mannequin professional. He is so dedicated to what he does.’
