Tuchel Gives Rashford Hope for England Return

New England manager Thomas Tuchel has offered a lifeline to Marcus Rashford regarding his international future. Tuchel reportedly told Rashford that he views him as an important part of the England squad going forward, provided he can secure regular playing time.

This comes after Rashford was left out of the Euro 2024 squad by former manager Gareth Southgate. The 27-year-old striker has earned 60 caps for England, scoring 17 goals, but has faced challenges in his international career recently.

Rashford’s most difficult moment came in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, when he missed a crucial penalty in the shootout. He and teammates then faced racial abuse on social media following England’s defeat.

After impressing at the 2022 World Cup, Rashford was surprisingly omitted from the Euro 2024 squad entirely. His future at Manchester United is now uncertain, with reports he may join Aston Villa on loan after being frozen out by new United manager Ruben Amorim.

Tuchel’s comments suggest Rashford could have a path back into the England setup if he can regain form and regular minutes at club level. The new England boss appears to rate Rashford highly and is willing to bring him back into the fold if circumstances allow.

For Rashford, securing a move away from United to reignite his career could be crucial to his hopes of representing England again. At 27, he still has time to resurrect his international prospects if he can rediscover his best form.