Thomas Tuchel Set to Announce First England Squad as World Cup Qualifiers Begin

The new England manager will unveil his 26-player roster on Friday for matches against Albania and Latvia, marking the start of his tenure and World Cup preparations.

Thomas Tuchel, appointed as England manager in October, will announce his first squad on Friday morning, March 14, at 9am GMT.
The squad will prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania on March 21 and Latvia on March 24, both at Wembley Stadium.
Tuchel has been considering a 55-player longlist, with decisions to be made on experienced players like Marcus Rashford and emerging talents such as Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Injuries to key players, including Bukayo Saka, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw, may influence Tuchel's choices, potentially opening opportunities for uncapped players.
Tuchel's short-term 18-month contract reflects an intense focus on leading England to success at the 2026 World Cup after years of falling short in major tournaments.