Tuchel: England boss would never rule out players not playing in top flight
In a media conference, England manager Thomas Tuchel addressed selection policy, making clear that players competing outside the Premier League — or even outside the top tier of English football — would not be automatically ruled out of his plans. The comments signal an open-minded approach to squad building, potentially opening the door for players in the Championship, lower divisions, or abroad to feature for the Three Lions. Tuchel has been known to take a meritocratic view of selection since taking charge of England.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukTuchel's stance is a notable signal of intent in how he intends to manage England's player pool. By publicly stating that division level will not be a barrier, he keeps the door open for in-form players in the Championship or even lower tiers to force their way into the squad conversation. For clubs outside the Premier League, this adds an extra layer of motivation; for established top-flight internationals, it raises the competitive bar for places.
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