'I'm not a start-stop player it is so hard for me to influence a match from the bench and then be on the bench again, and then two weeks later I start again': Thomas Tuchel reveals what England star told him following squad announcement

Thomas Tuchel will debut as England manager against Albania in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match. In his first squad, he included notable players like Dan Burn, Jordan Henderson, and Marcus Rashford while omitting others, most notably Jack Grealish, who has struggled for minutes at Manchester City this year. Tuchel stresses the importance of players being active and performing well at their clubs. He has communicated with Grealish about his situation, reflecting the challenge of squad selection based on form and game time.

I love Jack. I love everything about him. I love his personality, I love his quality. The guy has courage, he can take the heat, he's not afraid of the Bernabeu whistles when he's on the ball.

Tuchel made some bold calls adding the likes of Dan Burn, Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford, while leaving out high-profile names like Jack Grealish.

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