Thomas Tuchel has promised to contact every England player who missed selection, explaining his choices and outlining improvements needed for World Cup involvement.
England finished their qualifying campaign strongly, beating Albania 2-0 to complete eight wins without conceding, highlighting Tuchel’s successful first year in charge.
The manager has built a tight-knit group focused on improvement, but he insists clarity must extend to those outside the current squad.
Tuchel says communication is essential and plans to personally reach out to all players on England’s long list over the coming months, reports ESPN.
He mentioned Trent Alexander-Arnold as an example, noting the importance of explaining selection decisions and identifying areas where players can progress.
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Tuchel praised Jarell Quansah, saying his physical attributes and form at Leverkusen currently place him slightly ahead in the right-back role.
Veterans like Luke Shaw, Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker remain hopeful for recalls as Tuchel prepares detailed feedback.
Danny Welbeck, absent since 2018, is also pushing hard for consideration despite England’s largely settled squad throughout the autumn.
Tuchel admitted he dislikes phone calls but prefers FaceTime to clearly read reactions and build honest communication with the excluded players.
He also plans club visits to meet certain individuals in person, offering transparent evaluations and guidance toward future England opportunities.
Despite the workload, Tuchel expressed deep admiration for his squad, saying the bond formed makes waiting until March extremely difficult.
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