England head coach Thomas Tuchel has announced his latest men’s senior squad for the upcoming international matches against Serbia and Albania, and one major headline immediately jumps out — Arsenal’s teenage sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly has not been selected.
The 18-year-old midfielder has been one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars this season, impressing fans and pundits alike with his composure, energy, and tactical intelligence. Yet, despite his stellar form, Tuchel has decided to leave him out of his 25-man squad . A move that has sparked widespread debate across English football.
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Nick Pope (Newcastle United)
Tuchel keeps faith with experience between the sticks. Pickford remains the clear No.1, with Henderson and Pope providing strong competition and consistency.
Defenders
Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
Reece James (Chelsea)
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
O’Reilly (Man city)
Jarell Quansah (Bayern Leverkusen)
Djed Spence (Tottenham)
Tuchel’s defensive picks mix tactical versatility and youth. Quansah earns another call-up after a fine run at Liverpool, while Reece James returns from injury. Ezri Konsa and John Stones offer ball-playing stability — a clear hallmark of Tuchel’s preferred build-up system.
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United)
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Alex Scott (Bournemouth)
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
England’s midfield depth looks elite with Bellingham and Rice expected to anchor Tuchel’s dynamic 3-4-2-1 system. Alex Scott and Morgan Rogers add creativity, while Adam Wharton continues his rise after a breakout season at Palace.
Attackers
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Tuchel’s forward selection screams balance and precision. Kane remains captain and focal point, while Saka, Foden, and Gordon bring pace and invention around him. Eze and Bowen provide attacking flexibility, perfect for Tuchel’s rotational pressing and quick transition play.
Lewis-Skelly Left Out
The omission of Myles Lewis-Skelly has ignited major discussion. The 18-year-old has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent young performers this season, combining maturity, passing range, and defensive intelligence rarely seen at his age. Many believed Tuchel’s arrival would open the door for bold selections — but for now, the England boss appears to be holding the youngster back for gradual integration.
According to sources close to the FA, Tuchel “wants to monitor Lewis-Skelly closely for the March 2026 fixtures,” suggesting this decision may be temporary.
Fan and Media Reaction
The reaction online has been explosive. Arsenal supporters, in particular, have flooded social media with disappointment.
“Tuchel’s system screams for a player like Lewis-Skelly — how’s he not in?” one fan posted on X.
Others defended the coach, praising him for maintaining discipline and structure.
Football journalists have also weighed in, noting that Tuchel tends to prioritize tactical fit and experience over raw talent in early selections.
England’s Upcoming Fixtures
England vs Serbia – November 14, 2025 🗓 England vs Albania – November 19, 2025
These matches will serve as crucial preparation for England’s Euro 2026 qualifying campaign. With a mix of youth and veterans, Tuchel’s first few squads are clearly setting the foundation for his long-term project — one built on tactical control, adaptability, and pressing intelligence.
Myles Lewis-Skelly’s exclusion may be frustrating for fans, but Thomas Tuchel’s decision looks strategic rather than dismissive. The German tactician is reshaping England’s identity step by step — and with the teenager’s talent, it’s only a matter of when, not if, he joins the senior setup.
