Manchester United players return to the England national team after 18 months. Thomas Tuchel has called up Kobby Meuné and Harry Maguire for friendlies as they aim for the 2026 World Cup.
On 20 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Manchester United players have been recalled to the England national team after 18 months. Thomas Tuchel called up Kobby Meuné and Harry Maguire for two friendlies, giving them a chance to compete for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Since Kobby Meuné and Harry Maguire were last called to the England squad in September 2024, no Manchester United players had been selected for the national team during the past 18 months. Meuné is the first to return after this period, while Maguire is returning after nearly two years, having had limited playing time under previous coach Rúben Amorim.
However, Kobby Meuné seems revitalized under interim coach Michael Carrick, who favors him and has given him regular playing time, leading to strong form. This England call-up is especially significant as it is the final camp before the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel, the German coach of the England team known as the "Three Lions," said, "It is very pleasing that he is back on the field. He is a great talent who has played through entire tournaments for England, so he is back in the picture."
England national team player list
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders
Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Niko Orelli (Manchester City), Jarrell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Jed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan)
Midfielders
Elliott Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobby Meuné (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
Forwards
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
The England "Three Lions" have scheduled friendlies against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31 March during the FIFA international break. This camp is the final preparation before Thomas Tuchel announces the 25-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.