Thomas Tuchel shares hug with Dan Burn and Lewis-Skelly as England stars arrive at St George’s Park for double-header


THOMAS TUCHEL shared a hug with England newbies Dan Burn and Myles Lewis-Skelly as the stars arrive at St George’s Park.

Tuchel – who famously led Chelsea to the Champions League in 2021 – prepares for his first two Three Lions games in charge.

Thomas Tuchel, England's head coach, greets Jordan Henderson and Dan Burn.
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Thomas Tuchel hugs Jordan Henderson as Dan Burn laughs on[/caption]

Thomas Tuchel embracing an England player.
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Tuchel greets Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly[/caption]

Two young men embracing.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly hugs Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers[/caption]

Jude Bellingham and Myles Lewis-Skelly embracing.
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Bellingham also embraces Lewis-Skelly[/caption]

England play Albania on Friday and Latvia next Monday – both at Wembley – in World Cup qualifying matches.

And the players beamed as they reported to training for life under their new boss.

Newcastle’s Burn – who headed home in the League Cup final against Liverpool – and Arsenal’s Lewis-Skelly were greeted with big hugs by Tuchel.

The defensive pair are in line for senior debuts in what could be a new-look England backline.

There was also old faces in Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford – both left out of Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad last summer.

Rashford is without a goal since joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United but he has four assists to his name.

His last England cap came off the bench against Brazil in a March 2024 friendly – which ended in a 1-0 loss.

Henderson – who has captained Ajax this season – has not played internationally since November 2023.

Harry Kane arriving at St George's Park with luggage.
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Captain Harry Kane reports to training[/caption]

Jude Bellingham of England arriving at St George's Park.
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Bellingham wore a cap backwards[/caption]

Morgan Gibbs-White of England arriving at St George's Park.
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Morgan Gibbs-White got a late call up[/caption]

James Trafford of England arriving at St George's Park.
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Keeper James Trafford made the squad[/caption]

Myles Lewis-Skelly arriving at St George's Park.
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Lewis-Skelly looked stylish on his way in[/caption]

Jordan Henderson arriving at St George's Park.
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Jordan Henderson rocked an all-grey tracksuit[/caption]

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The former Sunderland midfielder was seen sharing a laugh with Newcastle’s Burn.

And Tuchel previously said: “I truly believe that Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson have every chance to be with us at the World Cup.


Football in general and maybe even more international football is about team spirit, it is about building a team that loves to play with each other, that transports the spirit to the fans, the nation and the country.

“It is about building a brotherhood so we cannot only do it with young players and we cannot only do with experienced players.

“It has to be a good balance and a good mix in my opinion and that’s what we’re trying to do.

“Without doubt, players like Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson bring something to a group from leadership and devotion and being humble and from setting the standards and taking care about the respect in the group.

“I am surprised that Dan was never called up. He is such a tall guy but obviously it is easy to overlook him.”

Eyebrows were initially raised when Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White was left out by Tuchel.

But Gibbs-White joined up with the squad in place of injured Chelsea star Cole Palmer – with the Forest man twice capped at senior level already.

Chelsea captain James – not capped by England since 2023 – reunited with ex-Blues boss Tuchel after making a return to club competition.

Thomas Tuchel and Dan Burn at St. George's Park.
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Reece James, with coach Anthony Barry, was also named by old Chelsea boss Tuchel[/caption]

Harry Kane and Dan Burn of the England national team shaking hands.
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Burn is ready for his first England cap[/caption]

Harry Kane and Dan Burn of the England national team shaking hands.
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Burn and skipper Kane[/caption]

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