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Since taking charge, Thomas Tuchel has made it clear he’s not afraid to refresh England’s ranks. In recent months, he’s introduced new energy and ideas, rewarding players who have impressed at club level and shown they can handle the step up.
Earlier in the year, Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence earned their first senior call-ups — both now settling into life around the national setup. The most recent to be handed their first senior call-ups are Alex Scott and Nico O’Reilly. O’Reilly was added to the squad last month, while Scott features in the latest announcement.
Each of the four offers something different, but together, they represent the younger and hungrier direction Tuchel wants to take this England side.
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Alex Scott - Bournemouth
At just 22, Scott has earned his first senior England call-up for the November World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. Scott has been a regular starter for Bournemouth this season, impressing with his composure and intelligence. He’s comfortable receiving the ball in tight spaces and has the confidence to carry it forward when others might play it safe.
For England, Scott brings a rare confidence and calmness for his age, which helps teams dictate the tempo. Tuchel’s England have leaned towards a high-intensity, possession-based approach, and Scott fits perfectly into that mould.
Nico O’Reilly – Manchester City
O’Reilly received his first senior call-up in October 2025, following impressive club form and the withdrawal of Reece James. The 20-year-old has broken into Manchester City’s first team this season, contributing with a goal and two assists from defence, showing maturity as well as defensive discipline.
His experience with the England U21s has helped prepare him for the step up. Surrounded by some of the best young talent in Europe, O’Reilly learned how to manage games at a higher tempo. For the senior squad, O’Reilly’s adaptability will make him a natural fit in a squad filled with technically sharp players.
Djed Spence
Djed Spence has finally established himself under Thomas Frank at Tottenham, and the run of form earned him his first international call-up in August. His defensive positioning has sharpened, and he’s shown far greater composure in possession. That balance between discipline and attacking intent has been key to Spurs’ improved stability, and it’s what ultimately earned him his first England call-up.
During his debut against Serbia, he looked composed, confident and strong in one-on-one duels. He followed this up with another impressive performance against Albania, unafraid to take initiative and keen when pressing. Spence brings athleticism and work rate, making him useful in both attacking and defensive phases. His story is also one of resilience: a player who’s battled setbacks, rebuilt his confidence, and now looks ready to make a lasting impression on the international stage.
Eliot Anderson
Few players have taken to international football as confidently as Elliot Anderson, who received his first senior call-up in August alongside Spence. At club level, Anderson has been one of Nottingham Forest’s standout performers this season, showing a mix of energy, technical ability and composure.
His early England performances have shown the same traits that have made him so effective in the Premier League. In his debut against Serbia, he pressed intelligently and carried the ball through midfield with confidence, earning him the Player of the Match award. A few days later, against Albania, Anderson backed it up with another high-energy display, earning him another POTM award. Tuchel has spoken about wanting players who can bring intensity and purpose, and Anderson fits the brief perfectly.
