England vs Uruguay LIVE: Three big questions for Tuchel’s experimental team selection in Wembley friendly

A debut for James Garner in midfield?
With Declan Rice and Elliott Anderson given the night off, there is an opportunity and places up for grabs in England’s midfield.
Arriving into the camp for the first time, in a late back-post run ahead of the World Cup, is Everton’s James Garner.
Tuchel loves his athleticism, work-rate, and says he had a “clean foot” – making him a contender to take England’s set-pieces.
Could he start next to Adam Wharton or Kobbie Mainoo in England’s midfield this evening?
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2026 14:05
Good afternoon and welcome
Hello and welcome to live build-up to England’s friendly against Uruguay at Wembley tonight. It’s a big one for Thomas Tuchel, as his plans for this summer’s World Cup continue to take shape, and an intriguing one for the observer. Tuchel has named a 35-player squad for this week, but we know that a core group of 11 players have been given the week off.
It’s a big opportunity, therefore, for those on the fringes of Tuchel’s plans to make a case for their ticket to the United States.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2026 13:59


