Rashford, Henderson Return as Tuchel Unveils England Squad

New England coach Thomas Tuchel has named his first squad, recalling Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and handing a surprise return to Jordan Henderson.

Rashford, who last played for the Three Lions a year ago, has been revitalized since his January loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United. The 26-year-old forward will be eager to make an impact in Tuchel’s new-look England side.

Henderson, 34, has not played for England since November 2023, following moves to Saudi Arabia and then Ajax. The experienced midfielder will bring valuable leadership to the team as they begin their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign.

Tuchel’s squad also includes debut call-ups for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn. The team faces Albania for a match of World Cup 2026 qualifying on Friday and Latvia on March 24 at  Wembley.

As Tuchel prepares for his first matches in charge, he will be hoping to make a strong start to England’s World Cup qualifying campaign. With a mix of experienced players and new faces, the team will be looking to build momentum under their new manager.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton), James Trafford (Burnley)

Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guéhi (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)