US EditionEngland Squad LIVE: Maguire, Mainoo, Shaw, Hall Latest as Tuchel Names Penultimate Squad Before World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel named a 35-man squad for March friendlies with 11 players delaying arrival to manage physical and mental fatigue, finalizing World Cup selection.
- On Friday, March 20, 2026, Thomas Tuchel named a 35-man England squad for March friendlies at Wembley against Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31.
- Amid a late-March international break, this month could be the last chance for some England hopefuls to impress before Tuchel finalises his 2026 World Cup group while UEFA and intercontinental playoffs determine the remaining six participants.
- On the squad logistics, Tuchel noted 11 players, including captain Harry Kane, will miss the first friendly, and from Friday evening to Saturday morning 11 will join while nine or 10 leave to field 21 or 22 outfield players plus goalkeepers.
- As part of preparations, early-June friendlies include New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10, before England start against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas.
- Facing Uruguay means meeting Marcelo Bielsa's 17th-ranked side in Group H, while Japan, a Group F opponent, will face England on March 31 at Wembley.
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England announce squad for friendlies before FIFA World Cup, Tuchel explains reason behind dropping Trent
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, offering the final opportunity for players to stake their claim ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer. There were several interesting picks from the German manager but the announcement drew attention for the omission of Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, a decision Tuchel described as “tough.” “I know what Trent can give us …
England Squad Announced: Trent Alexander-Arnold Ignored - Check Who's In, Who's Out For Upcoming Friendlies
The Real Madrid right back was left out of a 35-man group on Friday, with manager Tuchel preferring Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, Tottenham’s Djed Spence and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah
The German coach wants to see a maximum player at work in March before deciding for the World Cup.
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