Rashford set for England recall, Grealish omitted from Tuchel's squad

Marcus Rashford is set to make a surprising return to the England national team after a 12-month absence, following his revitalization on loan at Aston Villa. The forward has not played for England since March 2024 but has provided three assists in his nine appearances for Villa, prompting new manager Thomas Tuchel to include him in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Meanwhile, Jack Grealish is expected to be left out of the squad due to a lack of playing time and fitness issues at Manchester City. Tuchel's announcement will also feature other new faces, such as Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle's Dan Burn, as England prepares for its qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup. Rashford's inclusion marks a significant turnaround after being omitted from the previous major tournament, the Euro 2024. Tuchel's squad announcement is eagerly anticipated as it marks the beginning of his tenure as England manager.