Synopsis
Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the England squad as Thomas Tuchel names his first selection for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. England will play matches at Wembley against Albania and Latvia this month, welcoming back key players including Rashford and Henderson.Key Takeaways
- Marcus Rashford returns to the England squad after a year's absence.
- Head coach Thomas Tuchel announces his first England selection.
- England will face Albania and Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers.
- Jordan Henderson makes a return after being away since November 2023.
- New players like Dan Burn and Myles Lewis-Skelly join the squad.
London, March 14 (NationPress) Marcus Rashford has been summoned back to the England squad as head coach Thomas Tuchel announced his inaugural selection as the Three Lions manager on Friday. England is set to compete in two matches during the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers at Wembley later this month, with Tuchel unveiling his first England lineup comprising 26 players preparing for the upcoming fixtures.
Rashford, who has not represented England for a year, was included in the squad after showcasing impressive performances since joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United in January. The 34-year-old Jordan Henderson, a midfielder from Ajax, who has been away from the England setup since November 2023, has also been called up for the matches against Albania and Latvia on March 21 and 24, according to reports from Xinhua.
Additionally, Dan Burn, a defender from Newcastle United, has received his first call-up to the England squad, while Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal is making his debut in the senior team.
"I'm very excited now for training finally after so many months already in the job - it's time to be back on the pitch and hug the players and push the players and implement a certain style of play and establish some rules and principles," remarked Tuchel, who assumed the England manager role earlier this year.
"I can't wait for that. We are very excited to be in charge of a match at Wembley. It's beyond what I could imagine from my career," added the former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Borussia Dortmund.
England squad for World Cup qualifiers:
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)
