Key Takeaways:
- Thomas Tuchel unveiled a 35-player England squad for upcoming matches with Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium in March
- James Garner (Everton) earned his first senior call-up, while Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, and Fikayo Tomori were recalled
- England will continue their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the first international window of the year
Expanded Squad Announced For International Window
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed a 35-man group for the Three Lions’ upcoming March internationals at Wembley Stadium connected by EE. These fixtures against Uruguay and Japan form a key part of England’s build-up towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will take place during the men’s first international window of the year. Both opponents, like England, are set to participate in the World Cup in North America this summer.
Here we go. It's your #ThreeLions squad for March camp! 👀
— England (@England) March 20, 2026
Tuchel has opted for a larger party than usual, with squad members set to join the camp in two phases throughout the window. “We decided to divide it into basically two camps almost, so we bring players in that we haven’t seen who haven’t played so much to open up the picture, and the competition for plane tickets to the US. Then from Friday and Saturday, a group of players will come into camp – ten or eleven players who get a rest before and we will then go with a new group and mix of players into the match against Japan.”
Notable Call-Ups and Returns
The latest England selection sees Everton midfielder James Garner included for the first time at senior level, with Brighton’s Jason Steele also named and in contention to join the World Cup squad as a training goalkeeper in the summer.
Manchester United pair Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire return to the group, while Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento are back following injuries that kept them out of the autumn internationals. AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has also been recalled.
Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been called up for the first time in five years, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dominic Solanke also features among the forwards.
Full England Squad For March Internationals
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace |
| Goalkeeper | Jordan Pickford | Everton |
| Goalkeeper | James Trafford | Manchester City |
| Goalkeeper | Aaron Ramsdale | Newcastle United |
| Goalkeeper | Jason Steele | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Defender | Dan Burn | Newcastle United |
| Defender | Marc Guéhi | Crystal Palace |
| Defender | Lewis Hall | Newcastle United |
| Defender | Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa |
| Defender | Tino Livramento | Newcastle United |
| Defender | Harry Maguire | Manchester United |
| Defender | Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City |
| Defender | Jarell Quansah | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Defender | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Defender | John Stones | Manchester City |
| Defender | Fikayo Tomori | AC Milan |
| Midfielder | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest |
| Midfielder | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid |
| Midfielder | James Garner | Everton |
| Midfielder | Jordan Henderson | Brentford |
| Midfielder | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United |
| Midfielder | Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| Midfielder | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa |
| Midfielder | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace |
| Forward | Jarrod Bowen | West Ham United |
| Forward | Dominic Calvert-Lewin | Leeds United |
| Forward | Eberechi Eze | Arsenal |
| Forward | Phil Foden | Manchester City |
| Forward | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United |
| Forward | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
| Forward | Noni Madueke | Arsenal |
| Forward | Cole Palmer | Chelsea |
| Forward | Marcus Rashford | Barcelona (loan from Manchester United) |
| Forward | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal |
| Forward | Dominic Solanke | Tottenham Hotspur |
Looking Ahead
This international window represents a significant opportunity for a host of players to impress as the Three Lions move closer to finalising their plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The two-stage squad reporting process, along with several fresh faces and recalled names, ensures keen competition for places when the Three Lions meet Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium.
