Thomas Tuchel has announced his first England squad since officially taking over as head coach at the beginning of the year. The German largely relied on established players, though some key names are missing due to injuries, including Bukayo Saka, Kobbie Mainoo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire. However, stars such as Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Declan Rice are all included.It’s time to reveal Thomas Tuchel’s first #ThreeLions squad! 👀🏴— England (@England) March 14, 2025 The biggest surprise on Tuchel’s list is the return of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson to the national team after a year and a half of absence. Henderson lost his place in the squad shortly after his transfer from Liverpool to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq in June 2023. He was called up twice afterward but had not been in the squad since November 2023. After returning to Europe and playing for Ajax, Tuchel has decided to reinstate him.I want to work from home. But, Tuchel, you’re football managerAnother returning player after a year-long absence is Marcus Rashford. His poor form at Manchester United cost him his spot in the national team, but strong performances on loan at Aston Villa have earned him a recall. In contrast, his fellow striker Ollie Watkins has been left out, which is perhaps the biggest surprise of Tuchel’s selection. Two players have received their first-ever call-ups: Newcastle’s 32-year-old defender Dan Burn and Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly. Interestingly, Tuchel has also named four goalkeepers in the squad. In the March international break, England will face Albania and Latvia in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.Auba reveals shocking things about Tuchel: “It was not the guy I knew a few years ago”Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), James Trafford (Burnley)Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (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)##NAJAVA_MECA_8779946##
