The high number of players dropping out of the England squad has been blamed on the Football Association delaying Thomas Tuchel’s start. Tuchel was named as England head coach in October and will officially take charge on January 1. That means Lee ...

Former Chelsea manager begins his period in charge of England on January 1 and is close to finalising his backroom staff

Premier League clubs believe the Football Association left the door open for the mass England player withdrawal by agreeing to delay Thomas Tuchel’s start date until January 1.

Thomas Tuchel has been blamed by Premier League clubs for injury withdrawals from the England squad after delaying the start of his new job.

England interim head coach Lee Carsley's plans for Thursday's Nations League clash against Greece and Sunday's final group game versus Ireland have been decimated as a result of eight pull-outs.