England boss Tuchel compiled a 55-man “long list" which is believed to have actually gone up to 57 because of injuries, fitness and potential availability.
Arsenal teenager Lewis-Skelly, 18, is in line for a first senior call-up after his impressive form and Tuchel has made dozens of phone calls to check in with players.
Marcus Rashford, 27, is desperate to be involved having not played for England in a year, missed out on the Euros and was left out in the cold at Manchester United.
But Rashford, who has scored 17 goals in 60 caps, has caught Tuchel's eye since going to Aston Villa on loan in the winter window.
Tuchel has eight qualifiers this year but with friendlies - they already have Wales and Senegal in the diary-and World Cup warm-ups they are likely to play 15 games ahead of next year’s tournament.
Rashford has reignited his love for the game at Villa and that definitely extends to playing for England. He is believed to be on the long list but faces huge competition with the likes of Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White emer...