Trevoh Chalobah Earns First England Call-Up for June Qualifiers

England have named their squad for June matches, with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah getting his first senior call-up. Head coach Thomas Tuchel has selected several new players as the Three Lions continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

WHAT HAPPENED?

This squad includes debutant Trevoh Chalobah, along with returning players Ivan Toney, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, and Noni Madueke. Phil Foden is resting, while injuries have ruled out Dominic Solanke and Marcus Rashford. England will play Andorra in Barcelona on June 7 before facing Senegal in Nottingham on June 10. Tuchel stressed the need to maintain momentum after their recent wins over Albania and Latvia, emphasizing the importance of respecting opponents while aiming for maximum points in their qualifying group.

THE CONTEXT: ENGLAND’S RECENT FORM AND THE SQUAD SHUFFLE

England are in strong form, having won both their previous World Cup qualifiers under Tuchel – 2-0 against Albania and 3-0 over Latvia. This keeps them at the top end of their qualifying group, with crucial games ahead against lower-ranked Andorra and a tougher test versus Senegal. The new squad brings in talent from across the Premier League, with notable absences like Ben White—who, despite his renewed availability, was not selected this time. Injuries also play a role, as key players like Rashford, Marc Guehi, and others are sidelined, while young prospects such as Adam Wharton are likely to focus on the U21 European Championship.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ENGLAND AND CHALOBAH?

England’s next match sees them as strong favorites against Andorra, followed by a competitive fixture against Senegal. The Three Lions aim to solidify their qualifying position and continue building under Tuchel’s leadership. For Chalobah, this call-up marks a major milestone in his career and a chance to impress on the international stage. The team’s progress through these June fixtures will be crucial, as they seek to maintain momentum and distance themselves from group rivals. Their next opponents’ standings will play a key role, with England expected to handle Andorra while preparing for a stronger Senegal squad.