Thomas Tuchel prepares to pick his first post-World Cup England squad

Sixty-five days after a semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel will announce his first England football squad on Friday. England finished in third place at the 2026 World Cup hosted in the United States. Their tournament ended with a thrilling 6-4 victory against France in the third-place play-off match. Despite the podium finish, the team left the tournament with several unanswered questions. The upcoming international break features a busy schedule with four matches packed into just 11 days. These games will give supporters their first look at how Tuchel plans to shape the national team moving forward.