Thomas Tuchel Plans England Squad Refresh

Thomas Tuchel, set to become England's manager in January, intends to offer a 'clean slate' to players, including Arsenal's Ben White, who has been absent since the 2022 World Cup due to personal reasons. Tuchel plans to reach out to White, as well as potentially reintegrate players like Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Mount, who have been out of favor. He emphasizes a fresh start for the team and will begin attending matches and engaging with players come January, respecting their busy schedules, particularly in the Premier League. Tuchel's approach aims to rejuvenate the squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where England has been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra, a favorable grouping. Despite being announced as manager in October, Tuchel has waited to avoid being a distraction during the final Nations League games. His plans include a potential friendly against Wales and a match against the United States next year.