Thomas Tuchel's England Squad Depleted by Injuries

8 players leave England camp before Japan friendly

England faces Japan without 8 key players, including Aaron Ramsdale and John Stones, due to injuries.

Thomas Tuchel's England squad hit by injury woes ahead of World Cup warm-up match vs Japan...

England boss Thomas Tuchel is facing a tough challenge ahead of Tuesday's friendly match against Japan at Wembley Stadium. Eight players have departed the England camp due to injuries or health concerns, forcing Tuchel to make significant changes to his squad.

England's football team is facing a injury crisis, with several key players departing the camp. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, Fikayo Tomori, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are among those who have left, while defender John Stones has returned to Manchester City due to an injury. Additionally, Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace and Noni Madueke of Arsenal were both injured in the friendly match against Uruguay.

Madueke's injury is a blow to Arsenal, with the winger leaving Wembley in a knee brace. His teammates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have also returned to the North London club. Manager Thomas Tuchel is facing a challenge in revamping his team ahead of the friendly match against Japan.

A revised #ThreeLions squad of 27 players are preparing for Tuesday’s fixture with Japan at @WembleyStadium.

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— England (@England) March 28, 2026

England is gearing up for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, with FIFA expanding the squad size to 26 players. The Three Lions are in Group L, facing Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with their first match against Croatia on June 17th in Arlington, Texas.

Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, has been assessing his options, recently naming a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. However, eight players have departed the camp due to injuries, including Aaron Ramsdale, Fikayo Tomori, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.