Thomas Tuchel Recalls Henderson and Rashford in First England Squad as Manager
Thomas Tuchel has included Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford in his first England squad since taking over as manager.
The German coach has also handed first senior call-ups to Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has been left out, and Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri misses out despite impressing in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Tottenham’s Djed Spence have also been omitted.
Joining Henderson and Rashford in making a return is Chelsea captain Reece James, who has been absent from the national team since Gareth Southgate’s tenure and was not included in the Euro 2024 squad. James, a key figure under Tuchel during his Chelsea days, now rejoins the setup.
Other notable names in the squad include Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah, who has made limited appearances for the Reds this campaign.
Tuchel was appointed England boss in October 2024, following Lee Carsley’s interim spell, making him only the third foreign manager to lead the Three Lions.
He will officially take charge of his first matches later this month as England kicks off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, facing Albania at Wembley on March 21 and Latvia on March 24.
Tuchel, who began working with the FA in January, has signed an 18-month deal lasting through the end of the 2026 World Cup. He is set to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. to discuss his squad selections.