Thomas Tuchel Names Five Players for England 2026 Camp

Thomas Tuchel announced on Friday 22 May that five players will join England's initial preparation camp in Florida ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The squad includes Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool, Josh King of Fulham, Alex Scott of Bournemouth and goalkeeper Jason Steele of Brighton, plus an unnamed fifth player. The announcement came after Tuchel released his final list.

Rio Ngumoha, a young talent from Liverpool, is among the first names revealed. Josh King, representing Fulham, also earned a place in the early training group. Alex Scott, who plays for Bournemouth, completes the trio of outfield players.

Goalkeeper Jason Steele of Brighton joins the outfield trio, providing depth in the goalkeeping department for the camp. All four named players are described as young prospects.

The training camp will take place in Florida, serving as the starting point of England's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The location offers a warm‑weather environment for the squad's first sessions.

A fifth player has been confirmed but his identity has not yet been disclosed. Tuchel indicated that the unnamed player will travel with the group to Florida.

The selected group will begin their preparations shortly, with further squad details expected as the World Cup approaches. The early camp aims to integrate the young players into the national team setup.