Thomas Tuchel has submitted his 55-man long list for the World Cup, and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly must be included, according to reports. The 19-year-old has staged a remarkable comeback after falling out of favour at both club and international level.
Lewis-Skelly, who made his England debut under Tuchel at left-back, lost his Arsenal place but has recently returned to form in midfield. He started in midfield for Arsenal in a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid and against West Ham, where he also switched to left-back during the game.
The teenager is competing with Nico O'Reilly and Lewis Hall for a spot, but his versatility and momentum could see him gatecrash the squad. Tuchel's 55-man list was due to FIFA by Monday night, with the final 26-man squad to be named next week.
Other notable names believed to be on the list include Danny Welbeck, Luke Shaw, and Ivan Toney. Ben White and Tino Livramento are likely to miss out through injury, while Trent Alexander-Arnold's inclusion remains uncertain. The FA has not made the list public, but whispers suggest a wide-ranging selection.
Lewis-Skelly's recent performances have been described as sensational, with the teenager earning man of the match honours against Fulham and impressing in the Champions League. His ability to play multiple roles could prove decisive for Tuchel's final squad.
