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SQUAD TRACKER ANALYSIS: Timely World Cup boosts for England and Thomas Tuchel

England’s injury picture is shifting fast as Bakayo Saka, John Stones and Trevor Chalobah race back into contention, just as others fall away. PHIL MARTIN assesses who’s rising, who’s fading, and what it means for Tuchel’s plans.

26.04.26, 06:00 Updated 27.04.26, 07:30 2 Minute Read

Phil Martin

Phil Martin

Several of Thomas Tuchel’s key England players are edging back towards full fitness at precisely the right moment, offering encouragement ahead of the next international window.

Bukayo Saka, John Stones and Trevoh Chalobah are all moving in the right direction physically, but there’s still work to do and Tuchel’s focus will remain firmly on what they do next for their clubs in the push for domestic success.

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Phil Martin

Phil Martin Author, journalist and veteran of eight major tournaments, and England top capper, with a background in sports writing, editing and publishing.

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