Man Utd youngster Ayden Heaven called up to England training by Tuchel
Tuchel identifies a rising star
Ayden Heaven, the 19-year-old Manchester United defender, has been fast-tracked into England senior training after initially being selected for the Under-20 side's clash against Italy in Rome.
A golden opportunity for the teenager
Heaven has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Old Trafford, making 15 appearances in all competitions and winning the Player of the Month award in December under Ruben Amorim.
His most recent club contribution saw him come off the bench to help 10-man United secure a vital 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, a result crucial to Michael Carrick's hopes of securing Champions League football.
- Aged 19
- 15 appearances this season
- Player of the Month December
- Bench regular under Carrick
- Called up to England senior squad
It's amazing, it's something I have missed. When you don't get picked, when you've been a regular for six or seven years, it's tough. — Harry Maguire
Maguire reflects on England return
Harry Maguire spoke emotionally about his recent recall to the England squad, admitting that being left out in previous months was a difficult pill to swallow.
He added that speaking with the manager gave him confidence and that his focus now is on helping the country succeed at the World Cup.
Building towards the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel is using the upcoming fixtures at Wembley to finalise his plans ahead of the World Cup finals this June, with United representatives Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire involved, along with Marcus Rashford who is currently on loan at Barcelona.
The manager has suggested that the Uruguay contest will serve as a platform for fringe players to prove they deserve a spot on the plane.
