In light of the fact that team news has been ‘leaked’ prior to the start of the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to make at least two significant substitutions for his second game in charge.
Tuchel is reportedly planning to give Chelsea captain Reece James his first international start since 2022, as reported by Matt Law via The Telegraph. Additionally, Marc Guehi is expected to return to the team as well.
Miles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane scored goals for England in their 2-0 victory over Albania on Friday, which was Tuchel’s first game as an international coach. This victory was the perfect way for Tuchel to begin his career as a coach.
Despite receiving criticism from Tuchel for his performance against Albania, Marcus Rashford is expected to maintain his position in the starting lineup, as reported by Sky Sports. Furthermore, Rashford is expected to continue playing.
UEFA regulations stipulate that a matchday squad can only contain a maximum of 23 players, despite the fact that Tuchel chose to field a squad consisting of 26 players for his first camp.
Despite the fact that Morgan Gibbs-White and Jarell Quansah, who were also absent from Friday’s match, are expected to be included, Aaron Ramsdale will not be participating.
Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon, both of Newcastle United, have joined Ramsdale. Gordon is returning to Tyneside due to an injury, and Livramento is joining Ramsdale.
In the days leading up to the match, Tuchel insisted that he is content to leave out players as he searches for the ideal equilibrium with his new team.
“We have to get the process right to find the best group,” he further pointed out.
There is a possibility that this will occur if we are forced to exclude players who are exceptionally talented and good. Instead of selecting the 26 players with the most talent, it is essential that we find the right team within the next sixteen months.
“We have to make sure that the team is functioning properly. When it comes to football, it is one thing to play qualifiers, but it is an entirely different thing to play tournament football. Therefore, we need to get the team spirit right.
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