James was an integral part of Tuchel’s side during the German coach's time at Chelsea and he has recalled the defender to the Three Lions squad following his return to fitness.

Levi Colwill and Cole Palmer have also been called up for the Wembley double-header against Albania (Friday 21 March) and Latvia (Monday 24 March), as England get their latest World Cup qualifying campaign underway.

Tuchel has also named Chelsea Academy graduates Marc Guehi, Tino Livramento and Dominic Solanke in his squad.

Among the other news is a recall for Jordan Henderson, now at Ajax, and first call-ups for Newcastle United defender Dan Burn and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.

We will bring you full news of the other Chelsea players selected for this month’s international window in the coming days.

England squad in full

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford

Defenders: Dan Burn, Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Tino Livramento, Jarell Quansah, Kyle Walker

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers

Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Dominic Solanke