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Tuchel relishes Rashford v Gordon in search for round pegs in round holes
The England coach’s squad is based on picking players in their right positions, setting up a series of one-on-one battles
TL;DR
- Thomas Tuchel sees Anthony Gordon's transfer to Barcelona as a positive, increasing competition with Marcus Rashford.
- Tuchel's coaching philosophy emphasizes positional clarity and placing players in their best roles.
- The competition between Gordon and Rashford is one of the hardest to call for the England starting lineup.
- Tuchel has consistently supported Marcus Rashford, recalling him and showing belief in his ability to regain top form.
- The England squad has clearly defined roles, with a core group of 14-15 'starters' and other positions subject to competition.
- Key player battles include Gordon vs. Rashford and Jude Bellingham vs. Morgan Rogers for the No. 10 role.
- Harry Kane is considered the undisputed first-choice striker, though concerns exist about over-reliance on him for goals.