England supervisor Thomas Tuchel has named his first squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Aston Villa ahead Marcus Rashford returning to the nationwide setup.
Rashford, 27, final performed for England in March 2024 however has impressed since becoming a member of Villa on mortgage from Manchester United in January. Newcastle defender Dan Burn and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly have obtained their first call-ups, whereas Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson has additionally been recalled.
England start their qualifying marketing campaign with matches towards Albania and Latvia at Wembley on 21 and 24 March.
Rashford earns recall
Rashford, who has gained 60 caps for England, has but to attain for Villa however has offered 4 assists. Tuchel highlighted his latest performances as key to his choice.
“Marcus is on a great way. We had been satisfied this was the fitting time to push him together with his nomination,” Tuchel stated. “His effort off the ball, his power, and his bodily involvement have been wonderful.”
Rashford was disregarded of England’s Euro 2024 squad and the Nations League marketing campaign however now has an opportunity to revive his worldwide profession.
Henderson returns, Burn’s long-awaited call-up
Henderson, 34, made his England debut in 2010 beneath Fabio Capello and final performed in November 2023. His inclusion comes after a transfer to Ajax following a brief stint in Saudi Arabia.
Burn, 32, has earned his first England call-up after constant performances for Newcastle. The defender, who began his profession with non-league Darlington, has labored his method up by the English soccer pyramid.
“[It’s an] unbelievable second for Dan,” Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe stated. “He is performed it the exhausting method and deserves this recognition.”
Lewis-Skelly, 18, has additionally been included after establishing himself at Arsenal this season. The versatile left-back has made 25 appearances for the Gunners.
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, mortgage from Manchester Metropolis).
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Actual 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 Metropolis), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa, mortgage from Manchester United), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur).