Overview
- Tuchel said he prefers FaceTime or in-person meetings at training grounds to deliver feedback and gauge reactions, and he is open to group visits at clubs.
- He indicated he may travel to Madrid to meet Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the visit also allowing a conversation with Jude Bellingham.
- The manager confirmed Jarell Quansah currently leads the right-back pecking order after regular minutes at Bayer Leverkusen and a composed debut against Albania.
- Alexander-Arnold has not been called up since June and has struggled for game time at Real Madrid, making an immediate England recall uncertain.
- England finished qualifying with eight wins and no goals conceded, with candidate evaluations set to intensify at the March camp and in two friendlies before final World Cup selections.