"Tuchel has picked almost two groups for the matches in order to give opportunities to fringe players and, initially, rest to other more established ones at this critical stage of the season."
"The most eye-catching omissions were those of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ollie Watkins, who have to fear for their World Cup places."
"We will not take any risks with Jude, said Tuchel. We will continue his progress and integration into team training."
"Max Dowman is not named in the group, but Tuchel did not rule out the 16-year-old's chances of forcing his way into the squad for the World Cup."
Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-player England squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, recalling Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo. The squad includes Lewis Hall, Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Dominic Solanke, with James Garner receiving his first call-up. Notable omissions include Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins. Jude Bellingham's fitness will be monitored, and he is expected to miss the Uruguay match but may play against Japan. Max Dowman, a 16-year-old talent, is not included but remains a potential World Cup candidate.
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