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🚨 Thomas Tuchel names mammoth 35-man squad for England friendlies
Mar 20 2026 11:10 · By onefootball.com · 19 Reads
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the two friendlies later this month.
Thomas Tuchel has named a mammoth 35 players for the games as he looks to prepare the Three Lions for the World Cup later this year.
– Friday, 20 March 2026
Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo earn recalls after impressing for the Red Devils whilst Newcastle defender Lewis Hall also gets the nod.
Cole Palmer has missed the last three England squads through injury but is back with the Three Lions now stacked for number 10s.
Jude Bellingham is another man for that position, and is picked despite being injured for Real Madrid.
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One star who isn't picked is Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Tuchel preferring Dan Burn and Djed Spence over the former Liverpool right-back.
England play Uruguay on March 27 before taking on Japan on March 31.
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