Mainoo and Maguire set for England recalls
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Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are set to be recalled to the England squad for this month's friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan.
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Defender Maguire has not featured in any of head coach Thomas Tuchel's squads since he took over on 1 January 2025, despite being a key player during Gareth Southgate's time in charge of the national team.
But the 33-year-old, who has played 64 times for his country, has been widely praised for his performances during his club's improved Premier League form and push for Champions League qualification.
Maguire and Manchester United team-mate midfielder Mainoo, 20, have not played for England since 2024.
Both fell out of favour at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim but have returned to the fold since Michael Carrick was appointed.
Club-mate Luke Shaw, who had been tipped for a return, is set to miss out, with Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall poised to return to the squad at left-back.
Tuchel is set to announce his squad at 11:00 GMT for matches at Wembley against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31 March.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is set to be left out.
The 22-year-old was handed his first senior call-up in November for games against Albania and Serbia, but it is understood he will not be included this time.
Scott's omission could open the door for Everton midfielder James Garner to make his first appearance in an England squad.
The 25-year-old has five assists and two goals this season, having started every game for the Toffees.
England have two more friendlies in June, against New Zealand and Costa Rica before the World Cup.
They begin that tournament by facing Croatia at 21:00 BST on 17 June before matches against Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June (21:00) and Panama on Saturday, 27 June (22:00).