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Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel has reinstated AC Milan midfielder Loftus-Cheek to the England squad for the upcoming matches against Andorra and Serbia. 

The 29 year-old’s last appearance for the national team came in November 2018, when England faced the United States in a friendly. 

Loftus-Cheek’s inclusion comes after the withdrawal of Adam Wharton, who suffered an adductor injury in Crystal Palace’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa. 

The former Chelsea midfielder conceded that he did not believe he would play for his country again.

"I just completely forgot about it and was being a fan of the team instead," Loftus-Cheek said.

Loftus-Cheek’s England call-up sets up a reunion with his former Chelsea boss Tuchel, under whom he made 40 appearances in all competitions during the 2021-2022 campaign as either a right wing-back or midfielder.

"I played many positions under Tuchel and he values my physicality so I am used to working under him," Loftus-Cheek said.

"He is very intelligent and knows the game so well. Hopefully, we can do well to connect with him."

Loftus-Cheek joined Milan in 2023 and has made 71 appearances for the Italian giants, registering 11 goals and three assists. 

This includes the opening goal in the Rossoneri’s last match, a 2-0 victory over Lecce, in which he also recorded four shots. 

England faces Andorra at Villa Park on Sunday, before an away tie against Serbia next week.