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Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to hand Jordan Henderson a surprise recall to the England squad.

The German has named his first Three Lions squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.

Henderson has not played for England since November 2023 and he will turn 36 during the next World Cup, which will be held in North America in 2026.



Jordan is a big piece in that puzzle for us.”

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Tuchel has also thrown Marcus Rashford an England lifeline after the forward spent the final year of Gareth Southgate's reign out of favour.

The 27-year-old's last Three Lions appearance came as a substitute in the friendly defeat against Brazil in March 2024 and he was not selected for Euro 2024.

His struggles at Manchester United saw other forwards picked ahead of him but he has been rejuvenated by his January loan switch to Aston Villa.

Reece James, whose injury problems have prevented him from playing for England since March 2023, has also been recalled.

Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, could make his England debut after being called up for the first time.


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