Thomas Tuchel Declines to Sing National Anthem in Early England Tenure

The German head coach says he will wait to sing 'God Save the King' until he feels he has earned the right through results and cultural integration.

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.