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Thomas Tuchel Plans Adjustments for England’s Upcoming World Cup Qualifier Against Latvia
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Thomas Tuchel has hinted at potential lineup modifications for England’s next World Cup qualifying match against Latvia this Monday. Following a successful debut as England’s coach, which saw a 2-0 win over Albania at Wembley, Tuchel is considering player rotations. Prospects like Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Morgan Rogers, and Dominic Solanke are contenders for a spot on the field. Unfortunately, Anthony Gordon, the Newcastle winger, will miss the game due to a hip injury. When questioned about changes in the starting lineup, Tuchel responded ambiguously on Sunday, stating, “Yes and no.”
“There are reasons to maintain the same lineup and aim for improvement, but we’ve also received some concerning feedback from our fitness team,” he explained. Tuchel mentioned that they are still in the early assessment phase post-match, suggesting a balance may be struck in team selection. “We have a couple of players who felt heavy-legged post-match, but there’s still time to decide,” he added.
England’s newly capped Myles Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring against Albania, with Harry Kane securing the second goal. Tuchel had previously encouraged the team to play fearlessly against Albania, following his critical remarks about their performance in the Euro 2024, where they were runners-up under Gareth Southgate.
Despite controlling the game, England’s play was not thrilling for the packed crowd of 82,378 at Wembley. Tuchel conveyed that no player would be benched solely based on performance, but freshness might dictate some changes. He described the Albania match as peculiar, noting the challenge in maintaining excitement and focus when the opposition slows the game. “The game had its ebbs and flows. We somewhat lost our structure and were more open to counterattacks in the second half,” he observed, emphasizing the need to focus on the positives like their well-earned win and clean sheet.
Looking forward, Tuchel recognized England as the clear favorites in their next match, though he anticipated unpredictability from Latvia’s tactics. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s midfielder Declan Rice shared how Tuchel’s dynamic approach has already impacted the squad. “The entire week has been vibrant. This is my first experience working with Thomas, and his energy and dedication to the players stand out,” Rice noted.
Tasked with securing a second major men’s trophy since England’s 1966 World Cup victory, Tuchel’s focus is clear, according to Rice: “We aim for the World Cup and that second star on our jerseys. Thomas has been instrumental in uniting us towards this goal.”
