Tuchel labels Burn 'unprofessional' after England call-up

Thomas Tuchel, newly appointed England manager, humorously labeled Newcastle defender Dan Burn as 'unprofessional' after a late-night FaceTime call in which he informed Burn of his inclusion in the national squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. This comment arose after Burn admitted to being awake past 10 PM, leading to a lighthearted apology. Burn, who recently celebrated winning the Carabao Cup with Newcastle, is among several surprising call-ups, including Liverpool's Jarell Quansah and Ajax's Jordan Henderson. Tuchel's first game in charge will be against Albania at Wembley, where he aims to make a strong impression following Gareth Southgate's resignation. Despite Tuchel's jest, Burn expressed his determination to earn a consistent role in the England squad, especially amid injuries to key players like Harry Maguire and John Stones. The lighthearted exchange highlights the relaxed atmosphere in the England camp as they prepare for the qualifiers.