US EditionTuchel calls up Marcus Rashford and 'serial winner' Jordan Henderson to his first England squad
- Thomas Tuchel, the new England coach, included Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford in his first 26-man squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley Stadium.
- This squad inclusion occurs after Henderson and Rashford missed the previous European Championship under Gareth Southgate, leaving their international futures uncertain, though they are now contenders for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Tuchel praised Henderson, a 34-year-old midfielder for Ajax, as a 'serial winner' who brings leadership, character, and energy to every team, embodying the desired standards for the England team.
- Tuchel also welcomed back the resurgent 27-year-old forward Marcus Rashford, who joined Aston Villa on loan after not playing for Manchester United since mid-December, feeling that Marcus had a huge impact in Aston Villa.
- Tuchel also included uncapped players Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, from Arsenal, and Dan Burn, 32, from Newcastle, in his 26-man squad, emphasizing a need to increase the rhythm and intensity of the game, reflecting the values of the Premier League and playing bravely like the England squad.
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Rashford and Jordan Henderson included in Tuchel's first England squad
LONDON: New England coach Thomas Tuchel recalled striker Marcus Rashford and midfielder Jordan Henderson as he raised eyebrows with his first squad announcement on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Jordan Henderson couldn't believe his luck: finally, back in the England team! New national coach Thomas Tuchel is giving the Ajax captain the chance to show himself after a long absence. According to his Ajax coach, Francesco Farioli, Henderson was visibly moved.
Thomas Tuchel announced his first squad as England's national coach on Friday – and the reactions in the mother country of football are devastating. The World Cup Quali games against Albania (21 March) and Latvia (24 March) await England – and with Tuchel a new coach. Already at the order of the German the excitement was great, after the announcement of his first squad the fan-soul rages. Reason: The former Bayern coach surprised with two star-r…
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel praised Jordan Henderson as “a serial winner” as he welcomed him and the improved Marcus Rashford back to the England squad on Friday.
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