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Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England
Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword
TL;DR
- Thomas Tuchel is an elite coach with clear, concise, and inspirational communication skills.
- He is honest and direct with his players, fostering a serious yet friendly environment.
- Tuchel's squad selection involves identifying 14-15 core players and ensuring the harmony of the entire 26-player group.
- Selection decisions consider players' ability to cope with environmental demands and their response in the international environment.
- The author was surprised by Cole Palmer's exclusion but understands Tuchel's clear profile requirements.
- Ivan Toney's finishing ability and potential as a penalty taker were significant considerations.
- England's qualification process, with eight wins and no goals conceded, provided ample opportunity to assess players.