Dan Burn, a defender for Newcastle United, is anticipated to be part of the next England team. The national team’s first games under Thomas Tuchel since taking over for Gareth Southgate in October are against Albania and Latvia next week, marking the start of a new era. According to reports, Friday afternoon will see the announcement of a surprise first-time call-up.
Many believed Harry Maguire would continue to be the Three Lions’ senior defensive player after John Stones was injured and unable to play. The Daily Mail claims that the adaptable 32-year-old Newcastle player will get his first chance to show off his international potential, though, after nailed-on call-up Lewis Hall also sustained an injury.
With the ability to play both left-sided centre-back and left-back, Burn has been an outstanding player for Newcastle this season and an important member of Eddie Howe’s team. It just so happens that Sunday’s League Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley will be his last club game before the international break, possibly securing a triptych of appearances at the legendary stadium.
Dan Burn Set For England Call-Up
Levi Colwill is also rumoured to be part of the 23-man squad
Despite Burn’s performance this season, Tuchel was present at Newcastle’s 1-0 triumph against West Ham on Monday night, watching Burn intently and perhaps considering a surprise call-up. There is a sense of uncertainty surrounding the German manager’s plans as the Three Lions start a daring new chapter.
England supporters knew exactly what to anticipate from their coach after eight years under Southgate. However, Tuchel’s pick is still up in the air as the first round of World Cup 2026 qualifiers draws near. Levi Colwill of Chelsea has also been suggested in the same article as a possible addition, but it’s unclear if Marcus Rashford or Reece James will be called up given their recent form boost.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, an uncapped left-back for Arsenal, has also been mentioned as a potential addition to Tuchel’s starting lineup, which the BBC anticipates being made public at 9 AM on Friday, March 14.
