Kobbie Mainoo, Lewis Hall Rejoin England Squad for Uruguay, Japan Matches
Filmogaz.com reports that Kobbie Mainoo and Lewis Hall have been recalled to the England squad for upcoming friendlies at Wembley.
England face Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31.
Recalls and squad make-up
Kobbie Mainoo has returned after regaining a first-team place at Manchester United under Michael Carrick.
The 20-year-old midfielder last played for England in September 2024. He has won 10 caps and featured prominently during the last European Championship run.
Lewis Hall impressed for Newcastle after an injury lay-off. The 21-year-old left-back has two international caps to date.
Harry Maguire also receives a recall. The 33-year-old centre-back has 64 caps and had not appeared for England in over a year.
Other selections
- Adam Wharton keeps his place after his inclusion in the previous squad.
- Luke Shaw was named among players Tuchel said were back in contention.
Managerial context and selection process
This group will be Thomas Tuchel’s final squad before he finalises his World Cup selection.
Tuchel hinted in February that players such as Mainoo and Maguire were back in the frame.
Fixtures and World Cup build-up
England completed qualifying with eight wins from eight. Their last qualifying wins came versus Serbia and Albania in November.
The national side have been drawn in Group L at the World Cup. Opponents are Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Tuchel’s squad will also play friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida in June.
Contracts and timelines
Tuchel signed a contract extension in February. The deal now runs through the European Championships in 2028.
Kobbie Mainoo, Lewis Hall rejoin England squad for Uruguay and Japan matches, reinforcing depth ahead of the World Cup.
