"We decided to divide it into basically two camps almost. We bring players in that we haven't seen so far and haven't played much to open up the picture, to open up the competition for plane tickets to the U.S."
"Despite the expanded list and an injury to Chelsea's Reece James, Real Madrid defender Alexander-Arnold missed out, as did Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins."
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been selected for the England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, marking his first call-up since September 2021. Manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 35-man squad, including recalls for Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins were omitted. Tuchel's strategy involves assessing a wider player pool before finalizing the World Cup squad in May. The selection aims to enhance competition and provide opportunities for players who have not been featured recently.
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