James Garner has officially started training at St. George’s Park after he was called up to the England squad.
James Garner was rewarded last week for his wonderful season with Everton, with Thomas Tuchel calling him into the senior squad for the first time.
Dewsbury-Hall deserves to be in the England squad with Garner, do you agree? 🤔
FIVE goalkeepers have been included for some reason! 😡
James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall celebrate
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The midfielder has regularly stood out in games this season for the Toffees, and he more than deserves his chance.
The decision has pleased David Moyes, who has long been suggesting Garner should be in the squad.
He’ll now have the chance to show what he can do at international level, with England playing games against Uruguay and Japan.
And ahead of those games, Garner received a gift at St. George’s Park after his call-up.
James Garner handed gold cap at England HQ
According to the Daily Mail, Garner received a gold cap at England HQ, which was to commemorate the European Championship victory.
James Garner in England training.
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This was the 2023 tournament, not the most recent in 2025 as Garner was too old.
But Lee Carsley had kept it, finally delivering it to the player three years later. Perhaps he simply knew the midfielder would eventually be coming to St. George’s Park with the senior squad.
Carsley – a former Everton midfielder himself of course – has also praised Garner for his development.
He said: “How he’s done has not surprised me.
“His versatility, the fact he can play two or three positions effectively. Physically he’s grown into his body.”
Garner must dazzle if he wants World Cup place
It’s great to see Garner finally called into the England squad.
He probably deserved a chance during the November international break, but didn’t quite make the cut that time.
But now he’s in the picture, and Garner will be determined to make an impression.
Position Player Club
Goalkeepers Dean Henderson Crystal Palace
Jordan Pickford Everton
Aaron Ramsdale Newcastle United
Jason Steele Brighton & Hove Albion
James Trafford Manchester City
Defenders Dan Burn Newcastle United
Marc Guéhi Crystal Palace
Lewis Hall Newcastle United
Ezri Konsa Aston Villa
Tino Livramento Newcastle United
Harry Maguire Manchester United
Nico O’Reilly Manchester City
Jarell Quansah Bayer Leverkusen
Djed Spence Tottenham Hotspur
John Stones Manchester City
Fikayo Tomori AC Milan
Midfielders Elliot Anderson Nottingham Forest
Jude Bellingham Real Madrid
James Garner Everton
Jordan Henderson Brentford
Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United
Declan Rice Arsenal
Morgan Rogers Aston Villa
Adam Wharton Crystal Palace
Forwards Jarrod Bowen West Ham United
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Leeds United
Eberechi Eze Arsenal
Phil Foden Manchester City
Anthony Gordon Newcastle United
Harry Kane Bayern Munich
Noni Madueke Arsenal
Cole Palmer Chelsea
Marcus Rashford Barcelona (loan)
Bukayo Saka Arsenal
Dominic Solanke Tottenham Hotspur
It will be difficult for him to make the final World Cup squad, because he’s only just come onto the scene. One would imagine the more established players have better chances than him.
But Garner is having the season of his life and is easily a good enough player to be making the final squad.
He just needs to seize his opportunity with both hands this break and give Tuchel something to really think about with his final squad selection.
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