Ramsdale earns England return in Tuchel's first Three Lions squad
SAINTS goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been named in new England boss Thomas Tuchel's first Three Lions squad ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers.
Ramsdale, 26, returns to the England squad having been forced to withdraw from November's camp after fracturing his finger in a 2-0 defeat at Wolves.
He could add to his five caps, but is one of four goalkeepers in the 26-man squad, alongside Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and James Trafford.
England get their World Cup qualifying campaign under way at Wembley against Albania on Friday, March 21 before facing Lavia at home three days later.
Returning to the #ThreeLions squad 🦁 Welcome back, lads! 👊 pic.twitter.com/k1AZaTkjeF
— England (@England) March 14, 2025
There is no place in this squad for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored against the Republic of Ireland on his senior debut the last time England played.
Southampton-born Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has made the squad and could add to his four-caps.
Ramsdale has conceded 48 goals in 20 games for Saints this season but has shown his still been able to show his quality in a poor squad.Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford.
Defenders: Dan Burn, Levi Colwill, Marc Guéhi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Tino Livramento, Jarell Quansah, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers.
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Solanke.
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