“The right moment” reminds me of Rashford, says Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuschel says it was the “right moment” that reminded me of Aston Villaforward Marcus Rashford on Lone.
Rashford was impressed after trading Manchester United for Villa Park in January and has been included to play against Albania and Latvia.
Tuchel said: “He has had a big impact on the game at Aston Villa recently.
“I was delighted to see his efforts at the ball and his efforts to be the best teammate possible and be his consistent energy.
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“There’s no doubt about his talent and his quality, but seeing him get him very decisive and physically involved gave me the impression that it’s the right moment to call him out and give him the extra push that will keep him on that level.”
Rashford hasn’t played for the UK for a year, missing the Euro. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is also after absent longer while Dan Byrne is given a maiden call at age 32.
Tuchel said: “Not only talent, but quality, it’s what you bring to the group and how you become a great teammate.
“These players have value on their shoulders and carry their teams.”
There were no locations for Conor Gallagher, Jack Grelish, James Madison, Morgan Gibbs White, Jarad Branthawaite, and Angel Gomez.
Arsenal teenager Miles Lewis Skelly is placed on a fast track and is completely overlooked by under the age of 21.
“We’re spurring Miles’ career again. He’s the current starter and now the regular player at Arsenal,” Touchel said.
“He’s impressive. He’s skipping under 21 now, which will be a regular route for him, but because of the injury, and the flexibility we want to have on the team, and because of his abilities, quality and game time these days, he deserves to be with us.
“(Bruises) has a very impressive career and he is a very solid player. He is a very solid defender and leader of the group. I spoke with Dan and he has a very impressive message on a very impressive call, and I chose a top team player who is very comfortable with this call and helps him build the right team.”