Overview

• Tuchel plans to manage minutes for Club World Cup participants to preserve fitness for qualifiers before next summer's tournament.
• He has expressed concerns about extreme heat, seeking adaptation of England’s playing style beyond the Premier League model.
• Bukayo Saka is doubtful for the upcoming qualifier after an unspecified injury; Ollie Watkins has withdrawn due to a muscle issue.
• Ten England squad members will feature in the Club World Cup, prompting careful rotation plans from Tuchel.
• He has reassured Jack Grealish about his future role, emphasised tactical drills on counter-pressing during build-up matches.