Tuchel picked a squad for a tournament nobody's sure is happening, which is the most England thing possible.
Tuchel Names First England Squad as Stones Returns for Nations League
Thomas Tuchel named his first England squad for the Nations League, with John Stones included despite ongoing fitness concerns. The German coach took charge in January after Gareth Southgate stepped down following Euro 2024 heartbreak. England face Ireland and Finland in September, with Tuchel promising a 'fresh identity' and no sentimentality over big names.
Source: Tuchel Names First England Squad as Stones Returns for Nations League — The Times
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