England manager Thomas Tuchel has made five surprise call-ups to the national team ahead of the upcoming friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida. The extra players were named as part of Tuchel's preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The five players called up by Tuchel include Jamie Carragher's former Liverpool teammate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Manchester City's Jack Grealish.
England will travel to Florida for the friendlies, which will take place in June. The tournament will be a crucial test for Tuchel's squad ahead of the World Cup, with many players looking to stake their claims for a spot in the final 26-man squad.
Tuchel has been busy preparing his team for the World Cup, and these friendlies will provide valuable experience for the players. The extra call-ups are a sign of Tuchel's commitment to building a strong squad for the tournament.
England's World Cup campaign is likely to be one of the most highly anticipated in recent history, with the team looking to build on their success in the 2022 tournament. The addition of these five players will give Tuchel an extra boost as he looks to guide his team to glory.