Published: 22:30, 31 January 2026 | Updated: 22:33, 31 January 2026

Dominic Solanke has been challenged to fire his way into England’s World Cup squad by Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.

Solanke has missed most of the season after ankle surgery but has returned in the mood for goals.

He has scored twice in three appearances since making his first start of the season, helping propel Spurs into a badly needed upturn in form.

'It’s for Thomas Tuchel and his staff to take that decision in the end but I think that Dom, when he is 100 per cent fit, sharp and performing, should be in the mix,’ said Frank. ‘All his qualities are there to be selected.’

Solanke, 28, has less than two months to convince England boss Tuchel he might be worth a closer look during friendlies in March against Uruguay and Japan.

He made three appearances under Gareth Southgate and was selected in Tuchel’s first squad but not used, and his last cap came in a 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland in November 2024.

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