When will Thomas Tuchel announce his first England team and who is lined up to make the phone call?

Thomas Tuchel is preparing to name his first England team this month as the three Lions begin their journey to the 2026 World Cup.

During his interim tenure, Lee Carsley introduced eight new faces to the team, but under Tuchel, more fresh talent is expected.

Since officially taking over Gareth Southgate from Gareth Southgate in January, the former Chelsea boss has played in several Premier League matches and closely evaluated the potential call.

England has been drawn to Group K to qualify for World Cup, and they will face Serbia, Andorra, Albania and Latvia.

The event will begin this month, and Tuchel has begun contacting players to prepare for the upcoming fixtures.

Early player connections and critical absences

Some players have confirmed they have spoken with the 51-year-old coach, including Chelsea’s Nonie McDonald and Tottenham’s James Madison.

Tacher also admitted to keeping in touch with Arsenal defender Ben White, who has been away from the England setting since 2022.

However, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall is a name that will certainly be out of the way because he was excluded from the season due to injury.

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When will Tuchel announce his England team?

The official team that will be upcoming matches with Albania and Latvia will be revealed on Thursday, March 13.

Although the exact time has not been confirmed, the announcement is expected to take place around 2 p.m., followed by a press conference where Tacher will discuss his options.

England: Injury and selection issues

Tuchel faces several headaches for selection, and the key player struggles with injuries.

• Lewis Hall (Newcastle) – This season
• Joe Gomez (Liverpool) – Beside injured
• Harry Maguire (Manchester United) – Suspicion after injury in FA Cup
• Luke Shaw (Manchester United) – Confirmed
• Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) – Main doubt
• Mason Hill (Manchester United) – Excluded
• John Stones (Manchester City) – Not available
• NONI MADUEKE (Chelsea) – Main questions due to hamstring issues
• Dominic Solanke – Work hard to get fit, but may not recover in time

With multiple absentees, Tuchel may have to look at new faces to fill the gap in his roster.

Borussia’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is one of the forms athletes that draw managers’ attention when finalizing their choice.

Tottenham’s DJED Spence is another name being considered, as does Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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What does FA Chief Mark Bullingham say?

Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham praised Tuchel’s dedication to his new role and pointed out the key differences between his predecessor, Gareth Southgate – the German manager chose to settle in London and was regularly present at St George’s Park.

“I think Thomas realized early on that you didn’t make those connections during the six-day party, so he put a lot of effort into it,” said Bringham.

Tuchel actively builds relationships with his team, creating a long list of 55 players (both domestic and international stars) to ensure they feel recognized and valued.

“I think he’s 55 on this long list and make sure he has a close connection with them so they know that he’s seen them. Not only are players in England but also players abroad, and I think it’s only going to be good stability in the long run.”

The former Chelsea owner not only maintained frequent contact with players over the phone, but also met key figures with major international figures like Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Jude Bellingham.

Can Tuchel surpass his contract?

Bringham also acknowledged Tuchel’s cultural awareness and adaptability, similar to Southgate. Although the manager has signed a contract for 18 months, people are speculating whether he will stay longer. But Tacher is cautious about his long-term commitment.

“I think he always said, ‘I might have been here for 10 years, but I only registered for two years effectively. The reason for this is that he just hopes his only focus is on the next game and really wholeheartedly with the players, but the judgment is still early, but I can say he has made a great impact, so we’re very happy with him,” Bringham revealed.

Despite the short time in charge, Tuchel has impressed the FA and his squad.