Lewis Hall, the standout left-back for Newcastle United, is set to make his first start for the England national team under manager Thomas Tuchel. Hall, who previously played under Lee Carsley, has faced injury setbacks that kept him out of national team gatherings during Tuchel’s tenure.
Lewis Hall: Rising Star for England
As the World Cup approaches, Hall has been named in the squad for the crucial March 2026 matches, with the finals just two and a half months away. He made a brief appearance during the recent 1-1 draw against Uruguay, playing the final 20 minutes. Now, he is expected to start in the upcoming match against Japan at Wembley.
Tuchel’s Praise for Hall
Thomas Tuchel expressed his admiration for Hall’s development, stating, “Lewis has had a very good season, since he has been regularly starting for Newcastle.” Tuchel, who knows Hall from their time together at Chelsea, noted his impressive performance in the UEFA Champions League. He added, “He has elite ability and is crucial for a modern-day full-back.” Tuchel emphasized Hall’s exceptional skills in attack and his overall progress since they last met on the pitch.
Current England Squad Overview
With several players, including Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka, having left the England training camp, 27 players remain as they prepare for the match against Japan. This squad includes five contributors from Newcastle United: Hall, Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento, and Harvey Barnes.
England Squad for Japan Match
- Goalkeepers:
- Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- James Trafford (Manchester City)
- Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Defenders:
- Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
- Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
- Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
- Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
- Tino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)
- Ben White (Arsenal)
- Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Midfielders:
- Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- James Garner (Everton)
- Jordan Henderson (Brentford)
- Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
- Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- Forwards:
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
- Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- Phil Foden (Manchester City)
- Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United)
- Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
As Hall prepares to make his mark on the international stage, all eyes will be on the talented Newcastle star’s performance against Japan.
