Thomas Tuchel has explained his shock decision to bring Jordan Henderson back into the England squad. The Ajax midfielder has not played for the Three Lions since November 2023 but was a surprise inclusion in Tuchel’s first squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley later this month.

Thomas Tuchel defends naming ‘serial winner’ Jordan Henderson in England squad - The return of the 34-year-old Ajax midfielder for the first time since November 2023 was one of the most surprising selections by the German.

Thomas Tuchel praised Jordan Henderson as “a serial winner” in welcoming him and a resurgent Marcus Rashford back to the England team on Friday.