Tuchel casts net far and wide for talent as he ponders 55-player England longlist

German’s first squad will be announced next FridayBullingham ‘really pleased with how he’s approached it’Thomas Tuchel has reached out to a host of England players, seeking to build early connections as he works off a 55-man longlist for his first squad announcement next Friday.The manager, who started his role on 1 January, is preparing for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley towards the end of the month and, according to the Football Association’s chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has made a dynamic impression. Continue reading...

Mar 6, 2025 - 21:48
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Tuchel casts net far and wide for talent as he ponders 55-player England longlist
  • German’s first squad will be announced next Friday
  • Bullingham ‘really pleased with how he’s approached it’

Thomas Tuchel has reached out to a host of England players, seeking to build early connections as he works off a 55-man longlist for his first squad announcement next Friday.

The manager, who started his role on 1 January, is preparing for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley towards the end of the month and, according to the Football Association’s chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has made a dynamic impression. Continue reading...