Beyond the potential return of Palmer, Tuchel is expected to integrate several rising stars as he begins a new cycle for the national team. Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, 18, and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 23, are both high on the manager’s list for the upcoming fixtures. The pair were part of a four-man group that joined the senior team for their pre-World Cup prep camp, where Ngumoha made his debut aged just 17 as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Florida.
Reflecting on his selection philosophy during a recent conversation with former England striker Daniel Sturridge, Tuchel made his intentions clear regarding the next generation. The 53-year-old coach said: ‘I’m excited to have new young players that we can bring into camp and they can learn.’