Overview

• Thomas Tuchel will reveal his first England squad on Friday, marking the start of his tenure as head coach with preparations for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
• Significant injuries to key players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, and Harry Maguire, have complicated squad selection, particularly in defense.
• Potential recalls include Marcus Rashford, who has shown improvement on loan at Aston Villa, and Ben White, who has been in international exile since the 2022 World Cup.
• Tuchel is reportedly considering integrating new talents such as Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson to address gaps in left-back and midfield positions.
• The squad announcement is anticipated to provide insight into Tuchel’s tactical preferences, including whether he will favor a back three or back four system.