Anjishnu Roy 25/03/2026 10comments  |  Jump to last

James Garner aims to make his “dream come true” with a maiden senior England cap after securing his first-ever national team call-up. The Everton midfielder was named in the Three Lions squad for the upcoming international break.

Thomas Tuchel’s side will face Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31.

Garner has been the most consistent performer for the Toffees this season and demonstrated his majestic ability once again against Chelsea. It was his defence splitting pass that allowed Beto to score the opener, leading to a 3-0 win at home.

It was Garner’s sixth assist of the season, now equal with Jack Grealish as the highest for the Toffees.

“I'm trying to do everything. I'm trying to win the ball, I'm trying to create, I'm trying to score and I'm trying to lead,” said the midfielder.

“Whatever I can do. If I can't affect the game one way, I'll be affecting it the other way.”

When asked about his inclusion in the national team, Garner added, “I can't wait to get there. I'm hoping I'll get my first cap because it'll be a dream come true.”

 
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Julian Wait
1 Posted 25/03/2026 at 13:57:06
Best of luck lad -- I'll be there on Friday, cheering you and JP1 on from the stands, and hoping to see you in the States this summer, geopolitical mindf^ckery notwithstanding.
Christy Ring
2 Posted 25/03/2026 at 14:08:13
He had high praise for Moyes and his staff, saying not only him but the club has come on leaps and bounds since Moyes took over?
Andrew Ellams
3 Posted 25/03/2026 at 14:35:09
Am I right in saying that Tuchel is going to swap 11 players round between the two matches meaning James will only be involved in 1 squad? If so, do we know which game that is?
Ken Gray
4 Posted 25/03/2026 at 14:46:07
from an irish toffee, best of luck brother
Harry Diamond
5 Posted 25/03/2026 at 14:58:39
The first game, Andrew.

He's part of the group for Uruguay on Friday.

Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, Elliot Anderson, Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, and Dean Henderson will all join up late for the Japan game.

Tuchel is handing a bit of rest to the players who've played in Europe for Friday's game.

It's not been confirmed which players will leave after Friday's game.

John Collins
6 Posted 25/03/2026 at 15:15:48
As good as anybody playing his position in the Prem.

Future skipper of EFC imo

Jeff Spiers
7 Posted 25/03/2026 at 18:59:34
Enjoy every moment!!
Paul Griffiths
8 Posted 26/03/2026 at 02:41:59
Another Garner England thread.
Martin Berry
9 Posted 26/03/2026 at 11:44:03
Well deserved and should be in the first 11 alongside Rice in the engine room. Certainly better on form than Ric's previous partners.

Andrew Ellams
10 Posted 27/03/2026 at 18:42:20
Seems he starts tonight but no Pickford

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