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England's national football team has announced an exciting squad for upcoming European qualifiers featuring Ivan Toney's return and Trevor Chalobah's debut. Thomas Tuchel has selected a dynamic 26-player group that includes promising young talents and experienced players. The team will first travel to Barcelona to face Andorra on June 7th before returning home to play Senegal at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. This squad represents a blend of youth and experience as England continues its journey towards the 2026 World Cup.

Key Points: Toney Returns Chalobah Debuts in Tuchel's England Squad

  • Toney returns after Saudi move with impressive goal scoring record
  • Chalobah receives first senior England call-up
  • Tuchel names 26-player squad for June matches
  • Young talents like Saka and Madueke included
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Toney returns, Chalobah earns debut call-up as England announce squad for European Qualifiers

England's national team welcomes back Ivan Toney and introduces Trevor Chalobah for crucial European World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Senegal

"28 goals in 42 appearances saw Toney earn his place back - Match Report"

London, May 23

Ivan Toney earned a recall while Trevor Chalobah earned his first call-up as head coach Thomas Tuchel has announced the England men's senior squad to play Andorra and Senegal in June.

A 26-man squad has been picked for the games, which start on June 7 with the next European Qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Andorra in Barcelona.

The Three Lions then return home for an international match with Senegal at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on June 10.

Tuchel has given a first senior call-up to Chelsea's Chalobah, with the defender having previously represented England from U16s through to U21s level.

Former Brentford striker Toney earned his first call-up for the 29-year-old since he moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli from the Bees last summer. Toney was a part of the England squad which lost in the 2024 European Championship finals but was left out of Tuchel's squad in March. However, 28 goals in 42 appearances for Al-Ahli this season saw him earn his place back.

And there are also places in the squad for Bukayo Saka, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke and Trent Alexander-Arnold for the first time under Tuchel's tutelage.

The group will meet up in early June and travel to Spain to prepare for the Andorra game, before returning for their game in the Midlands immediately after that.

England squad:

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Burnley)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Kyle Walker (AC Milan, loan from Manchester City)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Forwards: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Good to see Toney back in the squad! His form in Saudi Arabia has been outstanding. Though I wonder why players like Sancho are still being ignored 🤔 England's attack looks strong but defense seems shaky without Maguire.
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Priya M.
As an Indian football fan, I always enjoy watching England play! Their squad depth is incredible. Chalobah deserves this call-up after his consistent performances for Chelsea. Hope he gets some minutes! 🇮🇳⚽
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Arjun S.
England's midfield with Bellingham and Rice is world class! But why is Henderson still getting call-ups at his age? Time to blood younger players. India should learn from England's youth development system.
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Sneha P.
Excited to see Saka and Madueke in the same squad! Both have Indian connections through their parents. Maybe one day they'll visit their roots in India 😊 The Three Lions are my favorite European team after our Blue Tigers!
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Vikram J.
Tuchel is making some bold choices. Chalobah over more experienced defenders is interesting. England should easily win both matches though. Meanwhile, our Indian team struggles against even lower-ranked Asian teams...sigh.
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Neha R.
Harry Kane leading the line as always! The man is a machine. Hope he breaks all England records. Maybe ISL clubs should try to get some of these England fringe players to come to India and improve our league quality!

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