England's football team has welcomed two new additions to its squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, an AC Milan midfielder, and Jarell Quansah, a Bayer Leverkusen centre-back, have been called up to join the team.
Loftus-Cheek has been added to the England squad seven years after his last cap. The experienced midfielder boasts ten England caps under his belt. His most recent cap was earned when he came on as a substitute in a victorious match against the United States back in November 2018.
The 29-year-old player had previously worked with current England manager Thomas Tuchel during Tuchel's stint as Chelsea manager. This reunion could potentially bring about some interesting dynamics on the field given their shared history.
Jarell Quansah steps up following Adam Wharton’s injury
Jarell Quansah is another addition to the squad following an injury sustained by Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton during his side's triumphant 3-0 win at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Quansah is no stranger to international competitions; he was part of the victorious England side that clinched victory at the European Under-21 Championship in June this year. He recently joined Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool in a £35m deal last month.
Despite being part of Tuchel's first England squad that faced Albania and Latvia in March during World Cup qualifiers, Quansah is yet to win his first senior cap - something he will be keenly looking forward to achieving this time around.
Matches against Andorra and Serbia
England will host Andorra on Saturday, September 6 before heading off for an away game against Serbia on Tuesday, September 9.
The addition of Loftus-Cheek and Quansah to the squad brings a mix of experience and fresh talent, which could prove instrumental in England's performance in these crucial matches. As sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate these games, all eyes will be on how these new additions bolster the team's performance.
The upcoming World Cup qualifiers promise to be exciting with the inclusion of Loftus-Cheek and Quansah in England's squad. Their performances could potentially shape England’s journey towards securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
