England head coach Tuchel announced the latest squad list and subsequently held a press conference, where he answered media questions. During the press conference, he discussed topics including the return of Alexander-Arnold, Palmer, and other players to the England squad, while also addressing his feelings after the World Cup, the team's upcoming personnel competition, and the UEFA Nations League campaign. This article is the third part of the press conference.

You just mentioned that Cole Palmer's form and statistics have improved, which is one of the reasons for his inclusion in the squad. There's one player who wasn't included, but whose recent stats are equally outstanding: Gibbs-White. How close was he to being selected this time?

Tuchel: Very close, but it's always the same situation. There's no point in calling up three, four, or even five No. 10s; it doesn't help anyone. Of course, we can see Morgan's current form. He performed very, very well at the end of last season and was a key player in Nottingham Forest avoiding relegation. We can also see that he is now continuing to improve his performance.

But then again, being selected for the squad is one thing. Just like Cole, you've earned your "ticket" back into the England squad, but delivering for England is another matter entirely. That's equally important.

So, especially Cole, he must also improve his performance once he gets here. He needs to show these stats and this level of play to compete for his position, keep his position, and prove that this call-up is justified.

Hello, I'm Rob Harris from Sky Sports. I'm sure you've met some fans since the summer. Are they more likely to celebrate the World Cup third-place finish with you, or tell you that if it were them, they would have handled some things differently? Also, what happened when you met with the FA hierarchy? Did you discuss whether some changes need to be made in the future?

Tuchel: Of course, they criticized me for my substitution decisions. I'm joking. We held several debriefs. I think that's good. In club football, it's actually less common because you usually don't have time for so many debriefs. But it's part of moving forward, and it's part of learning.

Sometimes this process can be painful, sometimes emotional, but sometimes it's also very rewarding. Because people will express their thoughts, and they will talk about certain scenarios and moments. Maybe those things aren't high on your priority list, but to them, they mean the world.

So, it's actually very rewarding. I can tell you very frankly that throughout the World Cup, throughout the entire tournament, I felt complete support from all my superiors. There was a very special moment before the match against Mexico.

We had a conversation, and my superior at the time said to me: "We know that anything can happen in football, and we know that anything can happen in a World Cup match in Mexico. But you don't need to worry. We see everything that's happening here, and we want to continue this way."

For a coach, that was a very special moment. I felt the freedom to make decisions according to my judgment and to coach freely. I never doubted that we would continue to work together, and it's clear that they never doubted it either. Of course, we also conducted some critical debriefs, and those contents will remain internal.

I am my own harshest critic. Sometimes you have to reflect to get better. And experience is a crucial part of coaching. So, that's how it is now. Was there another part to your question?

The other part was about the fans you've encountered.

Tuchel: Fans. Well, I'll tell you one thing: 99.9% of fans don't discuss substitutions, tactical changes, or other tactical aspects with me.

They tell me where they watched the Mexico game. They talk about the performance and energy the team showed in the second half against Croatia. They also talk about how nervous they were watching our match against DR Congo, and where they celebrated at the time.

That's the feedback I get, 99.9% of it. I think that's what we've created, and that's how it should be. The World Cup is about the team connecting with people and giving them experiences they'll never forget. That's the feedback I receive.

It makes me proud and happy. Because even if it's just in a taxi, a coffee shop, or a supermarket, you share these small moments with others. Then you understand that it really means something to them.

You also understand that what the players built within the team truly resonated outside. This is exactly what we want to continue to build upon.

You have 4 matches coming up. This might be the longest international break outside of a major tournament. Usually, head coaches aren't involved in many of these decisions. This summer, there has been significant focus on how football is managed, especially at the FIFA level. The FA has also raised questions with FIFA regarding the sale of World Cup commercial rights, as well as the Balogun red card incident and issues of fair play on the pitch. Do you support the FA's stance that leadership at FIFA needs to change and that head coaches should be more involved in these matters?

Tuchel: I just told you the kind of support I received from my superiors. So I think the least I can do is support my superiors. Therefore, on this matter, they have my full support.

I support their views. And at the same time, I'm glad I can talk about football, because the only thing I truly understand a little bit about is football, not sports politics.

Trent, Cole Palmer, and Alex Scott are all very creative players with a clear passing intent. Scott's assist last night demonstrated this. Is this something you want to bring to the team in the new cycle? Also, do you think the England team was somewhat lacking in this at the World Cup?

Yes, we want to bring their abilities into the team. We want to see their performance again, and we want to give them the chance to prove themselves.

Especially Scott. If I talk more specifically about him, Alex is a very good player, a very good person, and very humble. I think he is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League right now. So he deserves to be with us, and of course, it's because he has these abilities.

Trent's ability is beyond doubt.

As for Cole Palmer's ability, we don't even need to discuss it. But they need to demonstrate these abilities.

One thing I don't want to get into is this discussion: if a player wasn't in the World Cup squad at the time, you can't retroactively say he was a "winner" based on what happened later. To me, that logic doesn't hold up.

If we now say that the players who weren't selected, who weren't in the World Cup squad at the time, were the "winners" of the 30 minutes against Argentina – no, that's not how it works. Absolutely not.

Players need to take it step by step. The first step is to get a call-up. The second step is to compete for this shirt and perform at the highest level. Then we move forward from there.

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