Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword In Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/thomas-tuchel-england-world-cup)