England manager Thomas Tuchel has spoken to more than 50 players as he prepares to name his first squad next week. Tuchel officially started his role in charge of the England men’s team at the beginning of January and has spent his first three months travelling to matches and building a rapport with those who will be considered for selection.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham says Thomas Tuchel has a long list of 55 players under consideration and praised the new England coach's "brilliant impact."

Thomas Tuchel has meticulously prepared a 55-man "long list" ahead of revealing his debut England squad. In anticipation of the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, Tuchel has engaged in extensive discussions via phone with numerous players, as part of the decision-making process for next Friday's squad announcement.

England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering up to 55 players as he prepares to name his first squad next week, with FA chief executive Mark Bullingham impressed with how the German has started by “hitting the ground running” ahead of his first games in charge.

Thomas Tuchel has also held detailed phone calls with dozens of players ahead of whittling them down for next Friday’s announcement ahead of the World Cup qualifiers with Albania and Latvia

As the Trump White House rips up the old world order in relation to Ukraine, Thomas Tuchel should not be especially high on the list of those deserving sympathy. Nonetheless, as the new England boss prepares to take his first camp, the geopolitical upheaval under way has made Tuchel’s role far harder.

Thomas Tuchel has compiled a long list of 55 players from which he will name his first England squad next week. Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel has spoken to each player individually since he officially took over from Gareth Southgate on January 1.

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea’s former boss, was spotted partying with ex-players, including Jorginho, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, and Trevoh Chalobah.

Football Association chief Mark Bullingham says Thomas Tuchel has already made an 'absolutely brilliant impact' since becoming England men's manager.