Newcastle United defender Big Dan Burn learns his international fate as Thomas Tuchel announces his second England squad

 · 23 May 2025, 13:00
Newcastle United defender Big Dan Burn learns his international fate as Thomas Tuchel announces his second England squad
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England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his second England squad since taking over the role at the turn of the year.

The German coach surprised a lot of people with his first squad, recalling the likes of Jordan Henderson and calling up Newcastle's Dan Burn for his first cap at the age of 32.

It seems that Tuchel wasn't messing about as both players have returned for the World Cup Qualifier against Andorra and a friendly against Senegal next month.

Jordan Henderson's inclusion seems to have gone down like a lead balloon if you look at the comments on the BBC, given that it has come at the expense of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

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Tino Livramento misses out as do Crystal Palace stalwarts

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace can feel pretty hard done by, to be honest, as Wharton and Marc Guehi have missed out.

Along with Dan Burn, Newcastle's Anthony Gordon has kept his place in the squad, but there is no place for Tino Livramento despite the full-back being superb for Newcastle recently, playing out of position.

Former Magpie Ivan Toney, now playing his trade in Saudi Arabia, has earned a call-up to the England squad too.

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Thomas Tuchel has made some questionable decisions

Chelsea's Noni Madueke has been given the nod ahead of Jarrod Bowen, who has been outstanding yet again for West Ham, while Madueke isn't even guaranteed a starting place for his club.

After finally getting his hands on silverware, Harry Kane continues to be the main striking option for the Three Lions.

It's a mixed bag from Tuchel again, but he's the boss and he's got to make the tough calls. Besides, it's only Andorra and a friendly against Senegal. Does it even matter?

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