England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his squad for the upcoming June internationals, making several notable decisions ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Andorra and a friendly against Senegal.
Ivan Toney Returns to the Fold
Ivan Toney has earned a surprise recall to the England squad, marking his first inclusion since the Euro 2024 final. The 29-year-old striker has been in prolific form for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, netting 29 goals in 43 appearances and playing a pivotal role in their Asian Champions League triumph . Tuchel emphasized Toney’s impressive performances, stating that he “deserves” the call-up and expressing interest in assessing his qualities firsthand during the training camp .
Notable Omissions: Foden and Maguire
Phil Foden is a significant absentee from the squad. The Manchester City midfielder has been left out to focus on his fitness and mental well-being following a challenging season . Similarly, Harry Maguire has been omitted, continuing his absence from the national team setup since missing Euro 2024 due to a calf injury .
Fresh Faces and Returns
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has received his first senior England call-up, rewarded for his consistent performances since returning from a loan spell at Crystal Palace . Midfielder Conor Gallagher is also included, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bukayo Saka return after recovering from injuries. Jude Bellingham remains in the squad despite an impending shoulder surgery scheduled post the Club World Cup.
Strategic Squad Management
Tuchel’s selections reflect a strategic approach, balancing the need to assess emerging talents with managing player workloads ahead of a congested football calendar. With the Club World Cup commencing shortly after the international fixtures, Tuchel plans to manage the minutes of players involved in both competitions carefully.
Upcoming Fixtures
June 7: World Cup Qualifier vs. Andorra
June 10: Friendly vs. Senegal
Both matches serve as critical preparation for England as they aim to solidify their position atop Group K in the World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Squad
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Burnley)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Kyle Walker (AC Milan/ITA)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/ESP), Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Jordan Henderson (Ajax/NED), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli/KSA), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
– Deeprows Sports
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