Chelsea Manager Tuchel shows unexpected moves in England as he selects players from Saudi Arabia
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England's national football coach Thomas Tuchel has incorporated an intriguing selection for the forthcoming international matches in June. The experienced coach has reinstated striker Ivan Toney to the "Three Lions" team, who recently joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
Toney, aged 29, was last with the English squad during the 2024 European Championship in Germany. His move from FC Brentford to the Saudi Pro League occurred post-tournament. England will face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on June 7, and follow up with a friendly against Senegal on June 10.
Tuchel's first team selection also presented other surprises. Captain Harry Kane, German champion with Bayern Munich, is expectedly part of the squad, alongside former Dortmund player Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid). Trevoh Chalobah, aged 25, received his maiden senior call-up, registering a strong season with Crystal Palace and FC Chelsea.
Among the unexpected inclusions in Tuchel's selections, the return of Jordan Henderson garnered attention. Under Tuchel's leadership, England secured two comfortable wins against Latvia and Albania in the subsequent matches following these revelations.
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It should be noted that during Tuchel's tenure, his selections often encompass both established players and those less anticipated to feature. For the 2025 squad, players like Trevoh Chalobah and Ollie Watkins were among the new selections. However, specific details regarding unexpected players in the press may have been limited for June 2023.
- England's national football coach, Thomas Tuchel, has included Ollie Watkins in his selection for the upcoming matches in June, as he continues to favor a mix of established players and unexpected talents, similar to his choices during the 2025 squad.
- Amidst the premier league's European leagues, the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7 could provide an important platform for players like Trevoh Chalobah and Ivan Toney, who recently made their mark in the Saudi Pro League and German leagues, respectively.
