Marcus Rashford has been recalled to the England squad by new manager Thomas Tuchel after his impressive loan spell at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old forward, who left Manchester United in January, has provided three assists and regained his form. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish has been dropped due to lack of game time at Manchester City, making way for Morgan Rogers.
With the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as England’s new manager, major squad changes are already taking shape. One of the most notable decisions is the recall of Marcus Rashford, who has impressed while on loan at Aston Villa after being frozen out at Manchester United. Despite not yet scoring for Villa, Rashford’s three assists and renewed energy under Unai Emery have earned him a place in Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
However, Jack Grealish has been dropped due to a lack of playing time at Manchester City, having made just three substitute appearances this year. His spot has been taken by Morgan Rogers, who has thrived at Villa, even scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Celtic. Injuries have also forced Tuchel to exclude key players like John Stones, Harry Maguire, and Bukayo Saka, leaving gaps in England’s defense.
Young talents Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal are under consideration but may remain with the U-21 squad. With Tuchel known for his detailed tactical strategies, Rashford’s return signals a new era for England. As they prepare for qualifiers at Wembley, all eyes will be on how Tuchel reshapes the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
