In addition to launching the World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday night, the UK has officially launched a new era at Wembley.
Thomas Touchel may have been officially appointed as Gareth Southgate’s heir in October, but Friday’s 2-0 victory over Albania was the former Chelsea boss’ first game in the three-man Lions dugout.
It appears that a string of English superstars are garnering interest in the summer as Tuchel reveals that success in next year’s World Cup is his only priority.
We’ve seen some of the English internationals who can set up a huge hit summer switch as some of the three lion fringes stars are about to reestablish their spot with Tuchel’s new-looking team.
Marcus Rashford – Manchester United
At the heart of enduring a national feud with Reuben Amorim and what is becoming a nasty divorce from boyhood club Manchester United, Marcus Rashford put a lot of pressure on his shoulders after completing his sensational deadline switch.
Arrived in Midlands on a loan basis for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign, Rashford has certainly enjoyed a lease of new life since joining the UNAI Emery team.
Returning to his best form and immediately influenced under the guidance of a former Arsenal boss, the 27-year-old also paid off by returning to Chuchel’s Maiden team this month.
Although Rashford may not have been able to open an account since arriving at Villa Park last month, he has played a key role in his responsibility to book another European finish this season.
This also reports that Rashford is gaining a lot of interest in the Serie, as the villa suggests it will purchase a £40 million option this summer.
He assisted four assists in Aston Villa’s 464-minute soccer match.
The first international call since March 2024.Marcus Rashford is back pic.twitter.com/uocq3hadgf
– TNT Sports Soccer (@footballontnt) March 14, 2025
James Trafford – Burnley
James Trafford may have endured a difficult campaign among the English elite last season as Burnley cut his way to an immediate championship return, but the 22-year-old is enjoying the breakout season at Turf Moor this time.
Trafford continues to receive a string of praise as many suggest that the former Manchester City starlet will be England’s long-term number one future.
Burnley has only shipped 11 goals in 38 championship appearances this season, so the 22-year-old was crucial for Scott Parker’s promotion in Lancashire.
Claret may mark a return from an international break in March, but with just two points of drifting in invading automatic promotional spots, many around Turf Moor have already accepted that Trafford is likely to secure a smash hit move from Turf Moor.
In addition to continuing speculation about the move of the newly crowned EFL Cup champion to Newcastle, it was also reported that Manchester United remained the England U21 ace tab over the weekend.
⚪⚪️⚫️Newcastle has agreed to personal terms with James Trafford since the summer of 2024, but the oral agreement is still in effect.
He will be at the top of the list next season as Newcastle’s new goalkeeper. pic.twitter.com/nnptnjtzzz
-Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) February 21, 2025
Mark Guech – Crystal Palace
Mark Guech may have stayed at Crystal Palace with serious interest from Newcastle and others last summer, but the former Chelsea starlet is adamant about completing a permanent switch away from Selhurst Park.
The palace hierarchy may have made it clear enough that the skipper wanted to stay in southern London, but the 24-year-old refused to extend multiple contracts.
The palace, which is set to enter the final 12 months of his current contract this summer, knows this is the final opportunity to win a large fee for their defensive talismans.
It’s no secret that the 22-cap International is garnering heavyweight interest as many who view Guehi as Tuchel’s number one choice as they head to next year’s World Cup at centre-back.
In addition to recent speculation about a potential move to Anfield, SkySports reported during the January transfer period that Chelsea is eager to revive the former academy alumni.
Breaking: Chelsea wants to sign Crystal Palace and British centre back Marc Guech pic.twitter.com/dj3b1ukvr6
– Sky Sports News (@skysportsnews) January 6, 2025