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Tuchel Names 35-Man Squad for World Cup Friendlies

3/23/2026

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Tuchel Evaluates Squad

Thomas Tuchel, England coach, has named a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, his last chance to evaluate players before the World Cup.
Notable inclusions include Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is omitted, raising questions about his national-team future.
Tuchel plans to split the squad, with 11 key players, including Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane, joining later to manage fatigue, making the matches auditions.

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Tuchel Backs Dowman

Thomas Tuchel left open the possibility that Arsenal's Max Dowman could join England's World Cup squad.
Dowman was excluded from the 35-man selection for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
Tuchel praised Dowman's breakout season and his status as the youngest Premier League goalscorer.
He said Dowman must earn more playing time at Arsenal before international duty and avoid undue pressure.

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Tuchel Evaluates Squad

Thomas Tuchel, England coach, has named a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, his last chance to evaluate players before the World Cup.
Notable inclusions include Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is omitted, raising questions about his national-team future.
Tuchel plans to split the squad, with 11 key players, including Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane, joining later to manage fatigue, making the matches auditions.

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