England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) speaks to England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham as he prepates to enter the pitch during the international friendly football match between England and Senegal at the City Ground stadium, in Nottingham, on June 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that players who will be selected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup won’t be just down to talent.
According to British media outlet, the BBC, Tuchel has pinned social skills and player needs for the team as the main items to be looked in the selection process.
England have been drawn in Group L at the World Cup with Ghana, Croatia and Panama; England play Croatia on June 17 in their opening game and Tuchel believes having the right player personalities and squad balance is what he is looking out for.
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“When I speak to players who have been in World Cups, it has always made the difference when the connection was right, when the communication was right.”
The England team pose for a photo prior to the International Friendly between England and Wales (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
“When the players had the feeling that the right group is in camp, that they knew their role… they would be happy to be together, then they were successful” Tuchel said.
England are aiming to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
