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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Thomas Tuchel finally has chance to fine-tune England after Senegal boos

Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel’s England have not played since losing to Senegal in June. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Thomas Tuchel will be forced on to an outside stage on Friday afternoon when he names his first England squad of the season for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday week and Serbia in Belgrade three days after.

With Coldplay continuing with their tour dates at Wembley, the Football Association has been forced to find an alternative venue for Tuchel’s announcement and will use the nearby Hilton hotel. It is no problem for Tuchel, who is a massive music fan. But what the England manager will be acutely aware of is the need to get his own show on the road.

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