Overview

• Thomas Tuchel, the first German to manage England's national football team, will not sing the national anthem during his initial matches as head coach.
• Tuchel explained that he believes singing the anthem is a privilege that must be earned through success, cultural understanding, and acceptance by players, fans, and media.
• He has learned the words to 'God Save the King' but feels it is too significant to perform without demonstrating his commitment to the role first.
• Tuchel has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, marking the start of his tenure as England manager.
• Since starting in January, Tuchel has attended 25 live matches featuring England players and utilizes advanced tactical tools to monitor games when not at stadiums.