The Thomas Tuchel era for the England national team has officially begun, and his first squad selection is already making waves! Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have both been recalled, while rising stars Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn have earned their first-ever England call-ups.
Rashford, who last played for the Three Lions over a year ago, has rediscovered his form since his January loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United. His resurgence has clearly caught Tuchel’s eye, earning him a spot back in the squad.
Meanwhile, Henderson, 34, returns to the international scene for the first time since November 2023. After a rollercoaster career move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia, then to Ajax, many thought his England days were over—but Tuchel has handed him another chance.
New Faces in the Mix!
Tuchel’s selection has also introduced exciting fresh talent, including Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn, both receiving their first England call-ups. Their inclusion signals a bold new approach as Tuchel looks to shake things up ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
First Tests for Tuchel
The German tactician kicks off his England tenure with a crucial World Cup qualifier against Albania on Friday, followed by a home game against Latvia at Wembley on March 24.
Full England 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)
