Jordan Henderson embodies everything we try to build, says Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says that Jordan Henderson “embodies everything we try to build” after he appointed Ajax midfielder in his first team of England this morning.

Henderson did not play for three lions since November 2023. When he appeared against Malta at Wembley and became a polarizing figure after leaving Liverpool to the Saudi Arabic side of Al-Aettifaq earlier that year.

He failed to settle in the Middle East, joined Ajax in January 2024, and this season he has made 38 appearances for Amsterdammers at the top of Eredivisie, which sit eight points.

Tuchel chose a 34-year-old in front of like Adam Wharton and Morgan Gibbs-White and explained his explanation by emphasizing Henderson’s character.

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He said, “Jordan is a serial winner. Ajax captain is available, he played a lot of games, played in Europe. What brings every team is the lead, character, energy, ensures that everyone lives by standards. He embodies everything we try to build. We try to build a team that our fans will be proud.

Henderson and Burn Inclusions, not short-term thinking-tuchel

The involvement of Henderson and the thirteen -year -old colleague Burn from Newcastle suggests that Tuchel, who has an agreement to take England to the World Cup next summer, is considering short -term, but German insisted that a balanced meeting reinforces the chance of success.

“I really believe that Dan Burnan and Jordan Henderson had every opportunity to be with us in the World Cup,” Tuchel added. “Football in general, but maybe even more international football is about the team spirit. It is about the construction of a team that loves to play with each other, who transports the spirit to fans, nations and land. It is about the construction of the fraternity. We cannot do it only with young players or older players, it must be a good balance.

“I was surprised that the day was never invited. He is such a tall guy, but obviously it is easy to overlook. It almost happened to me from these two phone calls by Jordan Henderson and Dana Burn, you know immediately that you chose the right guys.”

Tuchel doesn’t want Rashford to return to ‘old routine’

Marcus Rashford was recalled after the Aston Vili was an impressive start to life after January from Manchester United.

Rashford reduced his disappointed figure at Old Trafford, but it seems that he returned his Mojo under Unai Emery.

Tuchel said: “There is a familiar face with Marcus, but a different situation. I felt he had a huge impact on Aston Villa since he went there, mostly made a huge influence from the bench. The influence was impressive.

“Physical influence was impressive and most importantly, his working rate, his defense capacity and monitoring were impressive. I had a strong feeling that we should nominate him, bring him and push him to stay at that level not to fall on the old routines. This camp is pushed to stay at this level. “

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Henna to stay skipper

Tuchel confirmed that Harry Kane would remain a captain and that the defender of Arsenal Ben White is again available for the selection, although this time she was missed he was just returning from an injury.

White rejected the opportunity to play for England under Gareth Southgate, but now he has returned to the fold.

Tuchel said, “I just think it’s a little too early considering the seriousness of the injury he had. I am delighted to have returned, he returned to training. We followed the procedure and huge compliments of the FA Medical and Performance Department.

“And thanks to everyone in Arsenal who let us monitor us so that we are on it, talking to Ben that we are delighted to be on the bench again. He now had a Champions League match in the second leg and I think it is now just a question about winning more minutes, more rhythm, and then he has every opportunity to come back. He is glad to come back.”

England go directly

The English style of the game is often criticized under Southgate for defense and Dour, and Tuchel says his team will try to copy the best bits on the leading side in the Premier League.

He said: “The Premier League is a very physical and demanding league. I think we should be brave enough to play like England. We should not try to copy other nations or other styles – it just reflects the country’s values ​​with the strongest league in the world.

“We will try to implement direct, offensive style and we will try to increase the rhythm and intensity of our game. We will try to do this in a collision course on Monday and release the potential on Friday. “