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Tuchel reveals Everton’s Dewsbury-Hall was ‘very close’ to England call-up

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall came very close to earning his first senior England call-up for this month’s Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. The 28-year-old was left out of Friday’s squad, but Tuchel confirmed…

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:49 PM

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Thomas Tuchel revealed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was very close to receiving his first senior England call-up.
Tuchel considers Dewsbury-Hall an offensive eight or ten rather than a deep-lying central midfielder.
Everton manager David Moyes backed the 28-year-old midfielder for international consideration following strong performances.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed that Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall came very close to earning his first senior international call-up. Despite missing out on the squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, Tuchel confirmed the 28-year-old remains in England's 55-man pool and praised his strong form this season.

Tuchel noted that he envisions Dewsbury-Hall functioning primarily as an offensive number eight or ten rather than in deeper central midfield. Meanwhile, Everton manager David Moyes also backed the midfielder, and the club still saw teammates Jordan Pickford, Jarrad Branthwaite, and James Garner named in the England squad.

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