Tuchel names huge England squad as Calvert-Lewin and Maguire make shock returns
Tuchel names huge England squad as Calvert-Lewin and Maguire make shock returns England head coach Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies, with several notable recalls and omissions highlighting fierce competition ahead of the World Cup. England are set to face Uruguay national football team and Japan national football team at Wembley later this month. Among the headline inclusions are Kobbie Mainoo and Lewis Hall, both of whom return to the squad after strong club performances.
Mainoo has regained form at Manchester United and earns a recall after being out of the international picture since late 2024. Hall’s inclusion follows an impressive run with Newcastle United after recovering from injury. There is also a return for Harry Maguire, who is back in the fold after more than a year away from the national team.
Fikayo Tomori and Adam Wharton retain their places, while Jarell Quansah is included as Tuchel continues to assess defensive options. In attack, Dominic Calvert-Lewin receives a surprise recall after five years out of the international setup. James Garner is handed a first senior call-up, while Jason Steele is a notable inclusion among the goalkeepers.
Tuchel has opted for a larger squad to assess fringe players and expand his options ahead of the tournament. “This is the last chance to open up the picture and create competition for places,” Tuchel said. However, the squad announcement has also drawn attention for several high-profile omissions.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out despite recent involvement at club level. Tuchel explained that he is already aware of the defender’s qualities and wanted to assess alternative options. Ollie Watkins, Luke Shaw and Morgan Gibbs-White are also absent from the squad.