Overview
- Thomas Tuchel said Jarell Quansah is currently a tiny bit ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold for England’s right-back role.
- Tuchel indicated he may travel to Madrid to meet Alexander-Arnold, potentially combining the visit with a check-in on Jude Bellingham.
- He is reaching out to a longlist of roughly 55–60 players to explain omissions and outline pathways back into contention.
- Alexander-Arnold has not featured for England since June and has had sparse minutes at Real Madrid this season, weakening his case.
- Reece James remains first-choice at right-back as Tuchel weighs options following Quansah’s outing in the win over Albania.