England squad announcement: Rashford returns, Alexander-Arnold faces decision

29/08/2025 19:38:00 pandatv

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been excluded from the England team whereas Marcus Rashford has been called back for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches in September, according to Thomas Tuchel's squad announcement.

The England national team has just revealed the lineup for the qualifying matches for the World Cup in September, and in a surprising move, Trent Alexander-Arnold is not included. Instead, coach Thomas Tuchel has recalled Marcus Rashford, who continues to perform consistently at Barcelona.

Alexander-Arnold's omission has caused quite a stir, especially since he recently joined Real Madrid from Liverpool and made his debut at the Club World Cup. Although he started in the La Liga opener, he was then benched in the following match, making way for Dani Carvajal. In contrast to Alexander-Arnold's absence, other right-backs like Reece James, Tino Livramento, and Djed Spence have been favored in this call-up.

Danh sách triệu tập ĐT Anh: Rashford trở lại, Alexander-Arnold nhận phán quyết 694687 — Official England squad list

Also missing from this selection are familiar names such as Kyle Walker, Conor Gallagher, and Ivan Toney. These players participated in the training camp in June but were not recalled this time, while Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire, and Phil Foden are also absent, raising questions among fans and experts about their future with the national team.

Tuchel has given first-time opportunities to two young talents, Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence, alongside the return of key players like Marc Guehi, John Stones, Jarrod Bowen, and Ollie Watkins. Anderson, a midfielder from Nottingham Forest, impressed during the U21 European Championship, while Spence, a versatile defender from Tottenham, is expected to strengthen the defense.

Danh sách triệu tập ĐT Anh: Rashford trở lại, Alexander-Arnold nhận phán quyết 694688 — Surprise exclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold

England’s upcoming matches will take place in early September against Andorra and Serbia. This is a chance for coach Tuchel to experiment with the squad and assess player form before the crucial World Cup qualifying phase.

Although the squad selection and omissions have attracted attention, Tuchel emphasizes that all changes aim to make the team stronger and stresses that England remains focused on securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

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