The 27-year-old is hoping to be involved when Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad on Friday for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. "I have spoken [to Tuchel]," said Henderson, after Saturday's 1-0 win against Ipswich. "He texted me before the game. Obviously, that's nice to know that he is watching.

Dean Henderson revealed he and three of his Crystal Palace teammates received messages from England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. Tuchel has been visiting grounds up and down the country and compiling a 55-man long-list of players he is keeping tabs on, as he prepares to name his first England squad on Friday.

Dean Henderson kept his ninth Premier League clean sheet of the season on Saturday as Crystal Palace ran out 1-0 winners over Ipswich Town in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad on Friday – with four Crystal Palace players well-placed to be included. A new era for the Three Lions is about to begin with Tuchel set to make his debut in the dugout on March 21 in a World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley.

Thomas Tuchel texted four England players telling them he was watching their Premier League game as a major hint has been dropped ahead of this week's squad announcement. Tuchel has been tasked with leading a new England era after replacing Gareth Southgate.

Thomas Tuchel will name his maiden England squad on Friday and there are a number of leftfield contenders for a spot in the group to take on Albania and Latvia at Wembley

Thomas Tuchel has been working at home. But, before he starts work in earnest on the touchline for England, he has also been a regular sight in crowds across England and Europe and on FaceTime with his new players. His first England squad will be announced on Friday.