"Age appears no barrier for Thomas Tuchel's England. An 18-month contract as a one-shot deal North America or bust little need to plan for the future. Any legacy is bound up in the success or failure of Mission 2026, hence the expected presence of good tourist Jordan Henderson, 36 less than a week after the World Cup kicks off. Though Harry Kane is immovable, undroppable, there may yet be a vacancy for an athletic, intelligent, hard-working forward, capable of linking play and leading the press,"
"The top-scoring Englishmen in this season's Premier League on four each are Burnley's uncapped Jaidon Anthony, also eligible for Jamaica, and Danny Welbeck, whose last game for his country was at the 2018 World Cup. If Henderson was a Gareth Southgate mainstay, then Welbeck was a favourite of Roy Hodgson, his 16 goals in 42 appearances a decent scoring rate. This season, Welbeck has been as good as any English striker."
"His finishing, as shown by predatory strikes for Brighton against Newcastle, gets better with age. The first, a falling-leaf dink, was followed by stroking home after a Dan Burn tackle set the ball loose. Calmness in the midst of a pell-mell match secured three points. I have the passion and love for football, Welbeck said after the game. It's what I want to do. I feel good. I feel strong and fit so I won't be stopping soon."
An 18-month contract for Thomas Tuchel places emphasis on immediate success with Mission 2026 the primary objective, reducing long-term planning. Jordan Henderson is expected to travel to North America despite being 36, reflecting a preference for experienced, ready players. Harry Kane remains undroppable, but a vacancy could open for an athletic, intelligent forward able to link play and lead the press if Ollie Watkins or Dominic Solanke falter. Burnley's Jaidon Anthony and Danny Welbeck lead English scoring in the Premier League on four goals each. Welbeck, approaching 35, has found peak form at Brighton, with a goal average of 0.36 and composed finishing.
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