England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced an expanded 35-man squad for upcoming World Cup preparation friendlies.
The squad includes two uncapped players: Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.
Squad Inclusions and Recalls
Several players have received recalls to the national team:
- Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United are among those returning to the national setup.
- Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan) makes his return, having last been included since November 2018.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) is back in the squad after more than five years.
- Dominic Solanke has been included for the first time since October 2024.
Notable Absences
Players not included in Tuchel's selection are:
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)
- Alex Scott (Bournemouth)
- Reece James (Chelsea) and Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) are absent due to injury.
Upcoming Preparation Friendlies
The Three Lions are scheduled to play two friendly matches at Wembley Stadium as part of their World Cup preparations:
- Against Uruguay on March 27
- Against Japan on March 31
These two friendly matches at Wembley Stadium are part of the team's World Cup preparations.