Marcus Rashford’s renaissance is set to continue with Thomas Tuchel ready to reward the on loan Aston Villa forward with a place in his first England squad. Gareth Southgate’s successor will confirm the 23 players who will compete for places in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia on Friday lunchtime.

New England coach Thomas Tuchel recalled striker Marcus Rashford and midfielder Jordan Henderson as he raised eyebrows with his first squad announcement on Friday.

Manchester United have once again been proven right over their decision to reward Marcus Rashford's career-best season with a new contract after his England recall. The Red Devils faced intense criticism during Rashford's startling decline in the one-and-a-half years after he signed a lucrative new deal until 2028 worth around £300,000 per week.