Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, with Manchester United academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford both included.
Kobbie Mainoo has continued to impress in midfield under Michael Carrick and earns another opportunity with the senior national team. Marcus Rashford has also returned to the England setup after making an impact on the left wing since coming back from his loan spell at Barcelona.
Both players were part of England’s squad at the FIFA World Cup finals, where the Three Lions finished third.
Kobbie Mainoo and Rashford learn England schedule
England face a busy international break with four Group C matches to play. Their first fixture comes against World Cup winners Spain at Wembley on Saturday, September 26.
Tuchel’s side will then travel for away meetings with the Czech Republic and Croatia before rounding off the extended break with another home fixture against the Czech Republic.
Meanwhile, Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had a brilliant start to the season also gets the nod. While Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson is selected, while former United target and current City defender Marc Guehi is also part of the group.
For United, Mainoo and Rashford will now have the chance to build on their strong starts under Carrick before returning to club football.
The pair are among a squad containing a mixture of established stars and emerging young players. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer are also included.
Brighton hero in the United loss in the Carabao Cup, Jason Steele, also gets a nod, while other new entrants include Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool and Jarrad Branthwaite after a decent start to the season. Long-term United-linked Myles Lewis-Skelly also gets a call-up.
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