England’s squad is packed with young talent, but experience is just as important.

Players who know what it takes to win can bring stability, leadership, and a winning mentality to the team.

That is why every manager looks for key figures who can set the standard on and off the pitch.

Thomas Tuchel, now in charge of England, has made a bold decision.

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He has called up a player whose inclusion surprised many.

Some questioned the choice, wondering if it was the right move.

But Tuchel had no doubts.

Why Thomas Tuchel called Jordan Henderson up to England camp

Tuchel, speaking exclusively to ITV Sport, explained why he made the decision to calm Jordan Henderson up, saying, “He embodies everything.

He’s a serial winner.”

Henderson has built his career on leadership and consistency.

He has been the “glue in every team where he played”, and Tuchel believes he will play the same role for England.

The decision to include Henderson wasn’t just Tuchel’s idea.

He revealed, “When I talked to players, I talked to staff, I talked to people in the Federation, his name came up permanently.”

This convinced Tuchel that Henderson was the right fit for his squad.

The England coach spoke about the moment he knew for sure.

“I called him up, and I have to say, after this phone call—15, 20 minutes, I don’t know, six weeks ago—I was pretty convinced that I need this guy in camp.”

Tuchel wants to create a strong team culture.

He has a clear rule for his squad: “Be the best teammate that you can be.”

In his mind, Henderson is the perfect example of that.

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