Thomas Tuchel has cited Arsenal’s use of Declan Rice in a Champions League dead rubber as an example of how Premier League clubs are guilty of looking after their own interests. The Three Lions boss insists appreciates club managers’ concerns about players at this crucial stage of the season,

England head coach Thomas Tuchel will not shy away from the challenge of negotiating with Premier League managers in the months ahead. Tuchel kicked off his tenure as Three Lions boss with an opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier win over Albania at Wembley on March 21.

Declan Rice has heaped praise on Arsenal youngster Max Dowman, labelling the teenage sensation as the ‘best 15-year-old in the country’. The midfielder has trained with the first team on numerous occasions this season, and he was even included in the squad that travelled to Dubai last month.