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.

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