This is the first time since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager that England’s top players have reported for duty.

As the Three Lions are ready to begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Tuchel, who was officially appointed in October and began work on January 1st, announced his first team on Friday. The German chose 26 players.

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Over the next seven days, England will play Latvia and Albania at Wembley, and the 51-year-old will want to start his reign off right.

Additionally, a number of celebrities, including the recalled pair of Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson, were spotted reporting for duty at England’s base at St George’s Park on Monday afternoon.

When his players came, Tuchel was there to welcome them, and he appeared thrilled as he officially began his first duty in international football.

After regaining his form on loan at Aston Villa after being shut out by Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Rashford, who last played for the Three Lions a year ago, was called up.

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He arrived with his hood up, but he was grinning and giving the camera a thumbs up.

The former Liverpool captain, who was a surprise selection by Tuchel after appearing to have had his international career finished by Gareth Southgate last year when he was dropped out of England’s squad for Euro 2024, was then shown giving Henderson a warm embrace.

Henderson hugged Tuchel then hooked up with many of his teammates, including Jude Bellingham, Delan Rice, and Reece James.