Marcus Tavernier has emerged as a genuine contender for a first senior England call-up, with TEAMTalk reporting that the Bournemouth midfielder is firmly in Thomas Tuchel’s thinking ahead of the next Nations League squad announcement.
Tuchel is preparing to name his first group since England’s World Cup disappointment, and the key detail here is that fresh options are under serious consideration. Among them, Tavernier’s name stands out. TEAMtalk understands he is “among those being looked at” as Tuchel and his staff weigh up selections for fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia.
Tavernier form puts Bournemouth midfielder in contention
The 27-year-old has started the campaign in excellent fashion under Bournemouth head coach Marco Rose. The report notes he has made “an impressive start to the campaign, scoring three goals in four games under new Bournemouth boss Marco Rose.” That output, allied to his energy and positional flexibility, has pushed him back into the international conversation.
There is a sense that this has been building for a while. TEAMtalk states Tavernier “was being watched closely by England staff following an excellent end to last season,” and that his recent performances mean “he remains on their radar.” For a player who can influence games across several attacking midfield roles, that versatility may prove especially valuable in Tuchel’s early squad building.
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Thomas Tuchel assessing uncapped England options
Tavernier is part of a wider group of players being monitored as Tuchel shapes the next phase of England’s squad. According to the report, “Alex Scott, Josh King and Jobe Bellingham are also among the players being assessed as England’s new boss considers fresh options.” Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood is likewise “on the radar”, while Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is “also understood to be under consideration”.
That points to a manager determined to look beyond…
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