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Ruben Loftus-Cheek recalled to England squad after six-year absence as Thomas Tuchel turns to AC Milan midfielder after Adam Wharton injury blow

Former Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been recalled to the England national team squad after Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton sustained an injury. Loftus-Cheek's last call-up came six years ago, but he ended up withdrawing from that March 2019 camp. He has not played for his country since making a substitute appearance against the United States in November 2018.

England squad announcement: Trent Alexander-Arnold DROPPED by Thomas Tuchel but Adam Wharton & Djed Spence among young call-ups

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but the likes of Adam Wharton and Djed Spence have earned a call-up. The Three Lions face Andorra at Villa Park on September 6 before travelling to Serbia on September 9, and Tuchel has taken a brave call by omitting the star right-back.