From U21s to Three Lions! Man City's Rico Lewis ends two-year England exile as Thomas Tuchel drafts in cover
Goal | 04.10.2026 17:43
The call-up serves as a direct response to a fitness concern within the squad involving another City talent. Initially, Tuchel and the England coaching staff had opted against bringing in a replacement for O'Reilly ahead of Saturday's 7-0 thrashing of Croatia. However, the tactical requirements for the upcoming fixture against the Czech Republic prompted a change of heart. Lewis now joins the senior camp with the momentum of having helped the Under-21s secure their place at the 2027 European Championships during the current break.
