Tuchel Not Involved in England Squad Selection

Lee Carsley, serving as interim England manager, confirms that incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel has not influenced the squad selection for the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. Tuchel, officially starting on January 1, has communicated with Carsley but allowed him to operate independently. Despite injury concerns with John Stones and Jack Grealish, Carsley has included newcomers Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis in the squad. Carsley, set to return to the Under-21s after these matches, acknowledges the FA's trust and expresses no resentment about his temporary role or Tuchel's appointment. He aims to provide a strong foundation for Tuchel, whose successful track record is expected to benefit the national team. Tuchel will not attend the World Cup qualifying draw next month, adhering to his start date and allowing Carsley full control for the current fixtures.