Coach Tuchel wants to renew the England team

When announcing the list of 24 players for this training session, it is not difficult to see that Mr. Tuchel wants to create a competitive atmosphere.

After three uncompetitive opening matches against weaker opponents, England will face many challenges in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in September.

The disastrous 1-3 friendly defeat by Senegal in June posed many challenges for coach Thomas Tuchel and the England team if they want to win the top spot and the only ticket in Group K to go straight to the World Cup.

When announcing the list of 24 players for this training session, it is not difficult to see that Mr. Tuchel wants to create a competitive atmosphere, helping each player have the motivation to strive. The fact that the German coach boldly removed many key players shows that he is ready to renew the team that has been quite sluggish after Euro 2024.

England are expected to explode in attack when they face Andorra and Serbia. Photo: UEFA

Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) and Djed Spence (Tottenham) are two names given the opportunity for the first time. Anderson stands out with his ability to control the ball, is energetic and has contributed greatly to helping England U21 win the European Championship. Meanwhile, Spence is an interesting discovery on the wing thanks to his endurance, speed and ability to support the attack effectively. With Coach Tuchel's philosophy of pressing and controlling space, Spence can become a useful card when England needs a breakthrough from the back.

Alongside the new faces, England also welcomed back key players after a period of absence. John Stones brings solidity and experience to an unstable defence. Marcus Rashford is expected to continue to explode after finding inspiration during a short spell at Aston Villa at the end of last season and has just joined Barcelona. He is expected to bring more options with speed and the ability to create breakthroughs on the left flank, supporting Harry Kane and his teammates in attack.

The absence of a series of familiar faces such as Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker... did not create any changes, partly because most of them were injured, on the other hand, coach Tuchel has been strong in eliminating those who are no longer suitable for his philosophy.

In the September series, England will meet Andorra at Villa Park (September 6) and visit Serbia in Belgrade (September 10). Weak opponents Andorra are not a concern, instead, coach Tuchel will focus on the battle with Serbia - an Eastern European team with a physical style of play and sharp counter-attacking defense.

With the depth of their current squad, England are still highly regarded. Harry Kane continues to be the leader on the pitch, while creative players like Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White or Noni Madueke can create breakthroughs.

If the defense remains solid with Stones, Guéhi and Konsa, England can completely win all 6 points. In a group that is not too harsh, the "Three Lions" have enough basis to start smoothly and create a foundation for the journey to conquer the 2026 World Cup.

By calling up only 24 players, coach Thomas Tuchel both wants to increase competitiveness and tries to refresh the England team that was criticized for lacking motivation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hlv-tuchel-muon-lam-moi-tuyen-anh-196250902200835912.htm