England squad reshuffled

The England squad continues to be in disarray as manager Thomas Tuchel recalls Ben White after an absence of over two years.

White returns to the England squad after two years.

Jarell Quansah and Eberechi Eze both suffered injuries. Therefore, White was immediately called up to replace Quansah, while Barnes took Eze's place ahead of the friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley this month.

White's return has attracted particular attention. The Arsenal defender hasn't played for England since March 2022, after leaving the squad for the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons. Since then, he hasn't featured in any call-ups under Gareth Southgate, even declining a call-up in 2024.

Under Tuchel's tenure, the relationship between the two improved. The German manager confirmed that there had been positive exchanges with White, and Quansah's injury opened up an opportunity for the 28-year-old defender to make a comeback.

Meanwhile, Barnes was rewarded after turning down an offer to play for Scotland. The Newcastle player was eligible to play for Scotland, but decided to stick with England. In addition, lesser-known players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Garner also got a chance to be called up to the national team.

These changes show that Tuchel is proactively refreshing the squad, creating strong competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup campaign.

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