While England gears up for their next international fixture, Thomas Tuchel and his squad took a much-needed breather with a high-octane twist—by spending their Sunday soaking up the atmosphere at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
With sunshine beaming down on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and temperatures pushing 30°C, the England team swapped boots for shades, enjoying some downtime ahead of their clash with Andorra next weekend.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham Steal the Show
It didn’t take long for fans to spot the big names in the crowd.
Harry Kane, fresh off finally winning silverware in Germany with Bayern Munich, looked in high spirits as he posed for selfies and signed autographs.
His presence drew plenty of attention, but he wasn’t the only one turning heads.
Jude Bellingham, already a fan-favorite thanks to his standout performances for Real Madrid, was also seen chatting with the crowd and stopping for photos.
Despite the heat, both players seemed relaxed and more than happy to mingle.
Tuchel Keeps It Cool in the Spanish Sun
England manager Thomas Tuchel was clearly enjoying the change of pace.
Dressed down in a casual short-sleeve shirt and a baseball cap, he looked completely at ease as he wandered around the paddock, soaking up the sun and the energy of the F1 world.
This casual outing comes as England prepares for just their third match under Tuchel’s leadership, with their next test being against Andorra at RCD Espanyol’s stadium—also in Barcelona.
Star-Studded Turnout from the England Camp
It wasn’t just Kane and Bellingham representing the squad.
Several other England players made the trip to the track, including Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Curtis Jones.
Though not everyone was present when the group arrived, the FA confirmed that missing names like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and Anthony Gordon were expected to join later in the day.
Even injured Manchester City defender John Stones was among those invited to the sunny outing.
Who’s In Tuchel’s Latest England Squad?
Back on May 23, Tuchel named his 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies, mixing Premier League talent with some international experience.
Between the posts, he picked Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, and James Trafford.
Defensively, Tuchel is going with a blend of experience and youth: Burn, Chalobah, Colwill, James, Konsa, Lewis-Skelly, Walker, and Alexander-Arnold.
Midfield sees a bit of a global flair. Bellingham, Henderson, and Gallagher are all currently based outside of England, while the rest—Gibbs-White, Jones, Rice, Palmer, and Rogers—are all Premier League regulars.
Attackers Ready to Fire in Barcelona and Nottingham
England’s attacking lineup for the Andorra game and their friendly against Senegal at Nottingham’s City Ground includes Kane, Gordon, Eze, Madueke, Saka, Toney, and Watkins.
It’s a strong group for Tuchel to work with, and considering England’s perfect start to World Cup qualifying—2-0 over Albania and 3-0 over Latvia—the momentum is clearly building.
F1 Meets Football with Global Stars in the Mix
The Grand Prix wasn’t just crawling with England players.
Big names from the world of football made appearances too.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was spotted posing alongside legends Roberto Carlos, Marco Materazzi, and Ivan Cordoba.
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez, and Athletic Bilbao’s rising star Nico Williams also made time for the high-speed spectacle.
All Eyes on the Next Match
With spirits high and some sun-soaked memories in the bank, England now turns its focus to their upcoming matches.
The relaxed vibes at the Grand Prix might be just what the squad needed before getting back down to business on the pitch.
Tuchel’s era is still young, but the blend of camaraderie and confidence on display in Barcelona suggests that something exciting could be building for England.