Jordan Henderson earns shock call-up in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.

Adem Ozcan Last updated: Mar 14, 2025, 10:21 am

Henderson last played for England in November 2023, while there is also a recall for Marcus Rashford and a first call-up for Myles Lewis-Skelly

Jordan Henderson has earned a shock recall with Marcus Rashford and Myles Lewis-Skelly also included in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad for two upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Former Liverpool midfielder Henderson last featured for England in November 2023, and currently plays for Ajax after a failed stint in Saudi Arabia.

That initial move to the Saudi Pro League appeared to bring an end to his England chances, but 12 months on from last making the squad – he was an unused sub against Belgium last March – the 34-year-old is named among four central midfielders in Tuchel’s squad.

Meanwhile, it is a first inclusion in a year for Rashford, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United and has enjoyed a bright start under Unai Emery’s side.

Lewis-Skelly, 18, earns his first senior call-up. There is also an inclusion for Dan Burn, the versatile Newcastle defender who makes the senior squad for the first time.

Tuchel also brings Reece James back into the squad having worked with the full-back previously at Chelsea.

In attack, Spurs’ Dominic Solanke has got the nod as Harry Kane’s back-up over Villa striker Ollie Watkins.