England Team News ‘Leaked’: Surprise Debutant to Start in Midfield as Tuchel Selects Four Arsenal Players and Rashford Returns

The team lineup for England’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Andorra has been reportedly leaked ahead of the match.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is set to make his England debut, following his first call-up by coach Thomas Tuchel. The 22-year-old from Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, is experiencing a proud moment, just over a year after leaving Newcastle due to financial issues.

Marcus Rashford is also expected to earn his first cap since March 2024 and is likely to start on the right wing. The Manchester United forward has recently been gaining playing time on loan at Barcelona.

Among the players rumored to be in the starting XI, four Arsenal stars—Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Noni Madueke—are expected to feature, according to reports from BBC. Other selections include Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, and Harry Kane. The goalkeeper position remains uncertain.

England will face off at Villa Park at 5 p.m., aiming to extend their lead in qualifying group K. The team has already secured wins against Andorra, Latvia, and Albania but has yet to impress fully in their performances. Their recent match against Andorra was a narrow 1-0 victory, with the result only sealed in the second half against a team ranked 173rd worldwide.

Following this match, England’s tougher test awaits in Serbia, which could be pivotal for qualification. Anything less than seamless progression would be considered a failure.

With coach Tuchel embracing experimentation like his predecessor Lee Carsley, he has also included Djed Spence in the squad, who might become the first Muslim player to appear for England at the senior level.

Predicted Lineup: Goalkeeper TBD; Reece James, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze; Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke

Elliot Anderson is set to debut for England against Andorra.

Marcus Rashford aims to make a return to England’s lineup after moving to Barcelona on loan.

Thomas Tuchel seeks to improve England’s performance after initial struggles in World Cup qualification.