Thomas Tuchel explains decision to recall Ivan Toney to England squad to face Andorra and Senegal
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Stars unavailable as striker makes shock return to England squad
- England manager Thomas Tuchel recalled Ivan Toney to the national squad for upcoming matches against Andorra and Senegal.
- Toney's impressive performance with Saudi club Al-Ahli, including 28 goals and an Asian Champions League title, prompted the call-up.
- Toney will compete with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins for the striker position.
- Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah gets his first senior call-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze also included.
- Seven changes have been made to the England squad since their previous matches, with Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford omitted from the squad.