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James Garner Gets First England Call-Up Under Tuchel’s Split-Squad Plan

Tuchel's split-squad camp gives the Everton midfielder an immediate shot to press his World Cup case.

Overview

  • James Garner, speaking Tuesday at St George’s Park, welcomed his maiden senior England selection and said his goal is to win the World Cup.
  • He could make a debut at Wembley against Uruguay on Friday or face Japan on Tuesday as England rotate a 35-man group.
  • Garner said Thomas Tuchel informed him by phone of his selection and he kept the news private until the official announcement.
  • The midfielder credited David Moyes for his rise at Everton, highlighted his minutes in midfield and at right-back, and noted his new contract runs to 2030.
  • The 25-year-old, who won the 2023 Under-21 European Championship, called this camp a chance to earn a place for the finals, with his family trying to be at Wembley.