Tuchel rings the changes as England start life after World Cup bronze

Thomas Tuchel has named a 27-player England squad with 10 changes from the World Cup.

It is his first selection since the summer in the United States. England finished third there, the nation's best World Cup finish since 1966, according to BBC.

The semi-final still stings. England led Argentina through Anthony Gordon's opener, then lost. They responded in the bronze-medal match, the play-off for third place, which finished France 4-6 England.

Tuchel spoke on Friday 18 September as he announced the squad for the first games of the 2026-27 season. He said he may need to compromise on control and "embrace the chaos", as reported by BBC. It was a nod to a wild summer. Control did not survive the heat. Goals did.

The headline new name is Rio Ngumoha. The 18-year-old Liverpool winger, a wide attacker known for taking on full-backs, has his first senior call-up. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall are in too.

There are familiar faces back. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer return for the Nations League fixtures. Phil Foden is out. Tuchel made 10 changes from the 26-player group that travelled to the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to Reuters. Fulham attacker Josh King is close to a first senior call-up, Tuchel said, but not yet in.

England now turn to the Nations League, the European competition played between World Cups and Euros. The September-October window runs from 21 September to 6 October, according to England Football. England face Spain, Croatia and Czechia in Group A3, with two games against the Czechs, according to ESPN. Autumn home games are set for 7.45pm kick-offs.

What makes this stand out is the balance. Tuchel has kept faith with the core of a team that came home with bronze. He has also opened the door fast.

For fans, this means a fresh watch. Ngumoha brings speed and nerve. Scott and Hall bring league form. Palmer and Alexander-Arnold bring craft. The test is Spain and Croatia. No easy nights there.

Tuchel will lead England through to Euro 2028 after signing a new contract earlier this year. The rebuild starts now.