England national team coach Thomas Tuchel told the media how Prince William "put pressure" on him to call up Aston Villa star Marcus Rashford.
— I met His Royal Highness once at a match, and then we had another meeting at Windsor Castle, — said Tuchel. — The way he speaks, with what emotions he supports the national team, is incredibly impressive. It was very nice to talk to him about football.
Rashford's return to the squad after a 12-month absence was one of the main news stories alongside the unexpected call-up for Jordan Henderson and the debut of Dan Burn.