England Names 35-Man Squad for Upcoming Friendlies, Omitting Alexander-Arnold Kobbie Mainoo and Lewis Hall have been recalled to England’s 35-player squad for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and other high-profile players are left out. The matches, set for March 27 and March 31, will take place at Wembley. Mainoo, a Manchester United midfielder, has returned to form under manager Michael Carrick, while Hall, a Newcastle United left-back, has impressed after recovering from an injury layoff. The squad includes several notable additions, such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who rejoined Leeds United from Everton, and James Garner, an Everton midfielder with youth international experience. Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele, last seen in England’s Under-21 squad a decade ago, is also included. Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori, both center-backs, have been called up after extended absences, with Maguire returning to the squad more than a year after his last appearance. Tuchel, England’s manager, emphasized a strategy of rotating players to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He divided the squad into two groups, bringing in players with limited recent international experience to create competition for spots. A second group will join the team closer to the matches, allowing for a fresh mix of players. Mainoo, 20, has not played for England since September 2024, but his consistent performances for Manchester United under Carrick have earned him a recall. The midfielder, who made his senior debut during the 2024 European Championship, has earned 10 caps. Maguire, 33, last played for England under interim coach Lee Carsley and has since benefited from Carrick’s influence at Old Trafford.#england #michael_carrick #tuchel #kobbie_mainoo #lewis_hall
