Marcus Rashford last featured for England in March 2024.
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford has been included in the England squad after a year-long absence from international duty.
Rashford, who last featured for England in a friendly against Brazil in March 2024, has earned his recall after impressive performances following his loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa in January. Rashford is still waiting for his first goal at Aston Villa, but he has already contributed four assists. The 27-year-old has won 60 caps for England, scoring eight goals in the process.
There is also a surprise return for former Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson, who is currently at Ajax and last played for England in November 2023. The 34-year-old made headlines with his controversial transfer to Al Ettifaq at the start of last season but he returned to Europe after just six months, joining Ajax in January.
Meanwhile, Newcastle defender Dan Burn and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly have received their first-ever England call-ups, putting them in contention for their international debuts. Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah will also hope to win their first caps for the senior side.
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The 26-man roster reflects a blend of experience and fresh talent, signaling Tuchel’s strategic approach as he embarks on his tenure as England’s head coach. There is no place for Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool right-back suffered an ankle injury against Paris Saint-Germain this week.
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, loan from Manchester City)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real 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 City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa, loan from Manchester United), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
