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Tuchel Reveals 35-Man Squad Ahead of World Cup

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley, marking his final selection before the World Cup.
Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were recalled for strong Manchester United form.
James Garner of Everton and Lewis Hall of Newcastle United joined.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw were omitted, and Tuchel plans to split minutes across two matches.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, held from June 12 to July 13, attracted over 3.4 million attendees and featured 32 teams, including England, whose last victory was in 1966. Germany triumphed, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, marking their fourth title. This event highlighted ongoing challenges in team selection and performance, influencing future strategies in international football competitions.

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Story summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley, marking his final selection before the World Cup.
Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were recalled for strong Manchester United form.
James Garner of Everton and Lewis Hall of Newcastle United joined.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw were omitted, and Tuchel plans to split minutes across two matches.

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