December 15th 2024.
It seems that Jadon Sancho's impressive performances for Chelsea have caught the attention of former England midfielder Danny Murphy, who believes that the winger deserves a chance to return to the Three Lions squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel. Sancho, who initially made his debut for England in 2018 under Gareth Southgate, has not been called up since 2021 due to a dip in form following his move to Manchester United.
However, Sancho's fortunes have changed since joining Chelsea on loan in August. With two goals in as many games and a total of five goal involvements in the Premier League this season, the 24-year-old is starting to show glimpses of his former self. Murphy, in his column for the Daily Mail, believes that it is a "no-brainer" for Chelsea to make his loan move permanent and for Tuchel to consider him for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March.
"Sancho is again looking like the winger who ripped it up for Borussia Dortmund and it already feels like a no-brainer to turn his loan move into a permanent agreement," Murphy wrote. "I love seeing young players overcome adversity and Sancho has been a joy to watch this season."
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright also praised Sancho for his recent performances, stating that he is "pleased" to see the winger prove his critics wrong since leaving Manchester United. Wright believes that Sancho did not feel valued at his previous club and is now flourishing in the right environment at Chelsea.
As Tuchel contemplates a potential recall for Sancho, the German manager has also hinted at reaching out to Ben White, who opted out of England selection towards the end of Southgate's tenure. Tuchel stated that he would like to start with a clean slate and will be watching games from January onwards to assess potential players for the national team.
"I will reach out to him," Tuchel said in a recent interview. "It should be a clean start and a clear narrative. I will be in the stadiums from January. I will also not distract the players and they should just know, 'okay, the boss is there from January'."
With both Sancho and White potentially in contention for an England recall, Tuchel's approach of starting fresh and creating a positive environment for players to thrive in could benefit the national team in the upcoming qualifiers. Only time will tell if Sancho and White will be part of Tuchel's plans, but their recent performances have certainly caught the attention of many, including their former clubs.
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