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England 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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Thomas Tuchel makes huge decisions as England boss announces penultimate squad before World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has named his penultimate England squad ahead of the World Cup this summer, with the German making several big calls as he prepares for upcoming fixtures with Uruguay and Japan.The Three Lions will face the countries on March 27 and March 31 respectively, with both matches to take place at Wembley Stadium.This summer will mark Tuchel's first tournament as an international manager.And the 52-year-old has gone bold ahead of the tourn…
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