Thomas Tuchel has made it clear that when it comes to selecting his England team, star players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden will have to fight for their spots. The manager has ruled out making changes to the team's system in order to accommodate the return of these talented players.
Instead, Tuchel is opting to put everyone in their best positions, creating a competitive environment where players must battle for starting spots. This approach was illustrated when Morgan Rogers, who stepped into Bellingham's No 10 role during his absence, outperformed him in recent internationals.
Tuchel believes that if the players are given their best opportunities, they will rise to meet the challenge. However, he is not willing to compromise on the team's structure just to accommodate individual star names. "Rather than finding the best players a position to just have them on the field," Tuchel explained, "it's maybe better to put everyone in their best positions and have a competition."
The manager also expressed his satisfaction with Bellingham and Foden's reintroduction into the team, highlighting that they should be contributing to the high-performing squad. The duo had been absent from recent camps but have now rejoined, reaping the benefits of a strong team environment.
In related news, Tuchel has stated that Marc Guehi could make his England debut against Albania this week, pending further assessment of his injury concerns. However, there are no plans to rush Anderson back into action despite his impressive display in Nottingham Forest's recent win over Leeds. The manager stressed the importance of his midfield midfielder and made it clear that he is not ready for World Cup duty just yet.
Tuchel's pragmatic approach has earned him praise from fans and pundits alike. By prioritizing team structure over individual stars, he has created a level playing field where everyone must earn their place on the pitch. This will undoubtedly lead to some tough decisions but ultimately strengthen the team in the long run.
Instead, Tuchel is opting to put everyone in their best positions, creating a competitive environment where players must battle for starting spots. This approach was illustrated when Morgan Rogers, who stepped into Bellingham's No 10 role during his absence, outperformed him in recent internationals.
Tuchel believes that if the players are given their best opportunities, they will rise to meet the challenge. However, he is not willing to compromise on the team's structure just to accommodate individual star names. "Rather than finding the best players a position to just have them on the field," Tuchel explained, "it's maybe better to put everyone in their best positions and have a competition."
The manager also expressed his satisfaction with Bellingham and Foden's reintroduction into the team, highlighting that they should be contributing to the high-performing squad. The duo had been absent from recent camps but have now rejoined, reaping the benefits of a strong team environment.
In related news, Tuchel has stated that Marc Guehi could make his England debut against Albania this week, pending further assessment of his injury concerns. However, there are no plans to rush Anderson back into action despite his impressive display in Nottingham Forest's recent win over Leeds. The manager stressed the importance of his midfield midfielder and made it clear that he is not ready for World Cup duty just yet.
Tuchel's pragmatic approach has earned him praise from fans and pundits alike. By prioritizing team structure over individual stars, he has created a level playing field where everyone must earn their place on the pitch. This will undoubtedly lead to some tough decisions but ultimately strengthen the team in the long run.