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Dom Smith

England: Injuries disrupt Thomas Tuchel plans as World Cup preparations ramp up

Looking ahead: Thomas Tuchel will want to start getting a clearer picture of his England team for the 2026 World Cup - (AFP via Getty Images)

Best-laid plans often have to give way to next-best plans for head coaches in international football, and then there’s likely another hiccup or three to overcome after that.

Now in his third camp as England boss, Thomas Tuchel is already accepting of the fact that injuries are just one of a number of ways his plot to make them world champions next summer can suffer major obstacles and disruption at a moment's notice.

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