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Tuchel's England Recall Plan: Why Sidelined Stars May Get World Cup Chance

England manager Thomas Tuchel is taking a hands-on approach with players who've been left out of recent squads. He plans to personally contact around 60 players on his long list to explain their situations. The German coach emphasized the importance of face-to-face meetings at club training grounds. This comes after England completed a perfect qualifying campaign with eight straight wins.

Key Points: Tuchel to Contact Alexander-Arnold Grealish for England Recall

  • Tuchel plans direct contact with 55-60 players on England long list
  • Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold and Everton's Grealish among recent omissions
  • Manager values in-person visits to club training bases
  • England completed perfect qualifying campaign with eight wins
  • World Cup squad finalization expected during March training camp
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Tuchel to reach out to sidelined players over England recall

England manager Thomas Tuchel reveals plans to personally contact omitted players like Alexander-Arnold and Grealish, outlining paths to World Cup squad inclusion.

"Explain to them what they have to do, where they can improve - Thomas Tuchel"

New Delhi, Nov 18

England boss Thomas Tuchel says he plans to reach out to players who’ve recently fallen out of the squad, outlining how they can work their way back into his plans ahead of next year's World Cup.

A number of big names, including Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Everton’s Jack Grealish, were omitted from the squad for the latest qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. Jude Bellingham was also left out of the October fixtures versus Wales and Latvia.

England went on to defeat Serbia 2–0 at home before securing another 2–0 win in Albania on Sunday, completing a perfect qualifying campaign: eight wins from eight, with no goals conceded, to top Group K.

"First of all, it's my job now to make contact with everyone, players like Trent," Tuchel told reporters after the win over Albania. "Players that are on our long list, 55, 60 players, to reach out to them, be in touch with them, explain to them why they were not here.

"Explain to them what they have to do, where they can improve. Can they even do something or is it just a choice. So this is my job for the next weeks and months."

Tuchel said he’s also willing to travel to club training bases for group discussions with players, noting that he values in-person conversations because they help him better read their reactions.

"We can do group visits. We can do Jude and Trent. And visit the clubs. And some of them we will call," the 52-year-old said.

England are set for another training camp during the March international window before the German coach finalises his World Cup squad. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, leaving out Trent Alexander-Arnold seems strange when England's qualifying group was so easy. They should be testing players against tougher opponents. Hope Tuchel reconsiders his selection policy before the World Cup.
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James A
As someone who follows Premier League closely from Mumbai, I think this personal touch from Tuchel is exactly what England needed. The German discipline combined with individual attention could work wonders for team morale.
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Ananya R
Eight wins from eight with no goals conceded is impressive, but the real test will come in the World Cup. Hope Tuchel's personal approach helps build a strong squad that can finally bring the trophy home! 🏆
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how different coaches handle player management. In Indian sports, we often see similar challenges with senior players being dropped. Communication is key - kudos to Tuchel for recognizing that.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate Tuchel's approach, I'm concerned about the timing. With World Cup just months away, shouldn't the squad be more settled? This seems like last-minute team building. Hope it doesn't backfire.

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