Thomas Tuchel is ‘lucky’ to be facing an England selection headache, according to the Albania manager.
The Three Lions boss has been left with a decision to make in the No.10 role ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
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Tuchel has given himself a selection headache ahead of England’s World Cup campaignCredit: Getty
Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are all competing for a starting role behind Harry Kane in North America.
It comes after Tuchel revealed Bellingham, Foden and Kane cannot play together in his England system.
Meanwhile, Rogers has started each of the last four internationals in the role.
Bellingham and Foden both came off the bench against Serbia on Thursday night.
The pair combined to set up Eberechi Eze’s second goal at Wembley Stadium.
Tuchel will once again have a decision to make ahead of facing Albania in Tirana on Sunday.
Sylvinho on Tuchel’s England
Ahead of the match, home boss Sylvinho was asked who he would select if he was Tuchel.
However, he refused to be drawn on the debate, admitting: “I’m not England national team coach.
“Head coach for them is of course Thomas Tuchel. He’s got a lot of experience. He knows what he has to do.
“He’s a lucky man, he’s got a lot of good players around, so that’s not my problem.”
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Sylvinho admits Tuchel’s embarrassment of riches is ‘not my problem’Credit: Getty
Sylvinho continued: “The only thing I can say is that he’s a lucky man, Thomas Tuchel is a lucky man. He’s got good players in, he’s good as well. I love him.”
England have already secured their spot at the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Tuchel’s side have won all seven matches so far without conceding, including a 2-0 home win over Albania in March.
Meanwhile, their final opponents are assured of a play-off spot as they eye their first World Cup finals.
Sylvinho has been in charge of the national team since 2023 following spells managing Corinthians and Lyon.
The Brazilian also enjoyed spells with Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester City as a player.
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Sylvinho and Tuchel will face off again as England face Albania in Tirana on SundayCredit: Shutterstock
Of his former side, he revealed he still has a soft spot for the Gunners.
Asked about their current form and the stars in the England team, he said: “That’s (an) easy question. Unbelievable players.
“They (have) again a lot of good players, they are doing a great job.
“To be honest I’ve seen Arsenal, following them, and also the work from Arteta is amazing. I love the work he’s doing. They deserve to be at the top.”
England take on Albania at the Arena Kombetare on Sunday, with kick-off at 5pm, live on talkSPORT.
The Three Lions have won all seven previous meetings between the two sides dating back to 1989.