England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would not automatically exclude players from international selection simply because they are no longer playing in the top flight.
Tuchel was discussing a possible scenario involving Manchester City, saying he would “never rule out” selecting a player competing outside the highest level should the club be relegated.
His comments indicate that a player’s club division would not, by itself, determine whether they remained eligible for England selection. No decision has been given on any individual player, and the remarks relate to a hypothetical relegation scenario.
Tuchel’s position leaves open the possibility of England consideration for players whose clubs are outside the top flight, should that situation arise.
