England squad: Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire earn recalls as Thomas Tuchel picks surprise names

"Tuchel stated, 'We bring players in that we haven't seen who haven't played so much to open up the picture, and the competition for plane tickets to the US.'"

"James Garner has earned a first-ever call-up after starting every game for Everton this season, while Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall aim to secure full-back positions."

"The absence of Ollie Watkins, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Trent Alexander-Arnold suggests their World Cup dreams are over, indicating a significant shift in squad dynamics."

"Kyle Walker retired from international duty after a conversation with Tuchel regarding his chances of involvement, marking the end of his international career."

Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, divided into two camps. This allows players who haven't featured much to showcase their abilities. The final squad will be trimmed to 26 for the World Cup. Notable inclusions are James Garner, Tino Livramento, and Lewis Hall, while Ollie Watkins and Trent Alexander-Arnold were omitted. Kyle Walker recently retired from international duty, and Jason Steele is included primarily for training purposes. The exclusions of certain players indicate their World Cup chances are slim.

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