Arsenal prove they’re the beating heart of Thomas Tuchel’s England with five stars in squad… more than any other club

Arsenal lead all clubs with five players selected in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, more than the rest of the traditional Big Six combined. Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, and Eberechi Eze were all included in the senior setup, while Everton sit closest with three call-ups. Bukayo Saka missed out due to a quad injury, and Noni Madueke was omitted despite being close to selection.

Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that building an English core was a deliberate strategy to strengthen leadership, club culture, and fan connection. Arteta referenced former manager Arsene Wenger's similar British core initiative from 2012. Arsenal's presence extends to youth levels as well, with 16-year-old Max Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri, and Tommy Setford earning England Under-21 call-ups under Lee Carsley.