Thomas Tuchel has endured a tough week as England boss, following a lacklustre win over Andorra and the humiliating defeat to Senegal, but he is still consdering extending his reign

The 22-year-old has been told by Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel that he must prove himself in the Premier League if he is to be part of England's plans for the 2026 World Cup. That could be with Burnley or Newcastle, who have the added carrot of Champions League football for Trafford to show he can compete on the highest stage.

Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to call up Jordan Henderson, insisting the experienced midfielder continues to set the standard in the England camp.

However, Thomas Tuchel said Alexander-Arnold is a “special player” and said that leaving him out was a decision made with so much else going on in his world. England boss Tuchel said: “Like every other player, he needs to play and get minutes ...

Thomas Tuchel wants to extend his deal and lead England into Euro 2028 even if they do not win the World Cup next summer.

England suffered a disappointing June camp with a slender win over Andorra and a friendly loss to Senegal - the latter being Thomas Tuchels first defeat as Three Lions boss; England are one year away from appearing at the 2026 World Cup but what are the problems that Tuchel needs to fix?

England suffered a 3-1 defeat against Senegal in an international friendly at the City Ground on Tuesday, June 10, handing Thomas Tuchel his first loss in his tenure as the England manager.