'Tuchel 2.0': The eight leaders building a new England

Tuchel has overhauled England's leadership group, promoting eight on-field leaders including Anderson, Konsa and Quansah alongside Kane, Rice, Saka, Guehi and Bellingham.

Thomas Tuchel has implemented significant changes to England's leadership structure following the recent international break, moving away from the previous model that included non-starters like Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson.

The new leadership group comprises eight players who are regular starters: Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Marc Guehi, Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah. Tuchel explained his reasoning: "I want to have a group that starts matches regularly for us. These players don't have a guarantee (of minutes) but I said 'I want you to start these matches and you make sure that the energy, attitude, the standards within the group are at the highest level'." This represents a fresh approach to how he manages team culture and accountability on the pitch.

Tuchel also addressed squad selection decisions, confirming Cole Palmer remains excluded for missing too many camps, while Phil Foden continues his England exile despite Tuchel's admiration for his talent. England face Croatia on 12 November and Spain on 15 November, with a chance to top their group if they win at least one match.