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'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'
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- Thomas Tuchel named his first World Cup squad as England manager on Friday morning
- Chief football writer Published10 minutes ago England head coach Thomas Tuchel has never hidden from taking tough decisions or throwing down wild cards, so his eyebrow-raising World Cup squad follows true to form.
- If predecessor Gareth Southgate was criticised for being cloaked in conservatism and playing it safe, Tuchel's iron will in following his instincts has now effectively positioned himself as the anti-Southgate.
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Thomas Tuchel named his first World Cup squad as England manager on Friday morning
Chief football writer Published10 minutes ago England head coach Thomas Tuchel has never hidden from taking tough decisions or throwing down wild cards, so his eyebrow-raising World Cup squad follows true to form.
Whether it was leaving Jude Bellingham out of England's squad when Real Madrid's superstar wanted to be included, or announcing Harry Maguire was only fifth choice in central defence after an impressive return to international duty in March, Tuchel refuses to bend to the popular mood or a star system.
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