A number of big names, including Real Madrid\u2019s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Everton\u2019s Jack Grealish, were omitted from the squad for the latest qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. Jude Bellingham was also left out of the October fixtures versus Wales and Latvia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England went on to defeat Serbia 2\u20130 at home before securing another 2\u20130 win in Albania on Sunday, completing a perfect qualifying campaign: eight wins from eight, with no goals conceded, to top Group K.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"First of all, it's my job now to make contact with everyone, players like Trent,\" Tuchel told reporters after the win over Albania. \"Players that are on our long list, 55, 60 players, to reach out to them, be in touch with them, explain to them why they were not here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Explain to them what they have to do, where they can improve. Can they even do something or is it just a choice. So this is my job for the next weeks and months.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tuchel said he\u2019s also willing to travel to club training bases for group discussions with players, noting that he values in-person conversations because they help him better read their reactions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Explain to them what they have to do, where they can improve. Can they even do something or is it just a choice. So this is my job for the next weeks and months.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England are set for another training camp during the March international window before the German coach finalises his World Cup squad. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.<\/p>\r\n\r\n