Thomas Tuchel looks poised to select four Man United stars for England squad – Opinion
Manchester United stars will be holding their breath closely tonight.
England manager Thomas Tuchel will be revealing his squad tomorrow for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan later this month.
It represents Tuchel’s final opportunity to assess his options up close before the high-stakes FIFA World Cup this summer.
We take a look at four United players who could earn a place in the squad under the former Chelsea head coach.
Marcus Rashford
United loanee Rashford appears most likely to make the squad.
He has bagged 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 38 games across all competitions for Barcelona this season.
The only concern could be that he has started just once for the La Liga giants over the past month.
Rashford is expected to operate from the left flank, though competition will be fierce from Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon.
Harry Maguire
It has been yet another remarkable turnaround for Maguire at United.
The 33-year-old has become a cornerstone of United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick.
His leadership, aerial dominance, and defensive resilience could provide invaluable stability for England.
Maguire remains one of the most commanding centre-backs in duels, making him a strong candidate for high-pressure matches.
On current form, it would be no surprise to see Tuchel restore him to the international fold.
Kobbie Mainoo
Under former United manager Ruben Amorim, opportunities were limited, leaving the youngster on the fringes.
Despite his obvious talent, a lack of consistent minutes hindered his chances of breaking into the England setup.
That narrative has shifted under Carrick, who has handed the 20-year-old a platform to shine.
Mainoo has brought composure and control to United’s midfield, emerging as a player capable of influencing big games.
However, competition remains intense, with Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, and Jude Bellingham all near certainties.
Adam Wharton is another strong contender, leaving Tuchel with a difficult decision, potentially between Jordan Henderson and Mainoo.
Luke Shaw
It is now or never for Luke Shaw.
The 30-year-old has not delivered extraordinary performances but England’s lack of depth at left-back could work in his favour.
Lewis Hall appears a near-certain pick.
Tuchel may have to choose between Nico O’Reilly, Tino Livramento, and Shaw for a place in the squad.
When fully fit and firing, Shaw offers experience, quality, and composure on the big stage.
His pedigree in major tournaments could prove vital for an otherwise youthful full-back unit.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .