Thomas Tuchel set to make last-minute 5000-mile trip to Slovakia to watch England U21 in Euro final
THOMAS TUCHEL is making the 5,000-mile trip to cheer on England Under-21s, hoping to spark a golden year ending in World Cup glory.
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England head coach Thomas Tuchel will fly to Slovakia to watch the U21s in the Euros final
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U21s boss Carsley said: 'The travel arrangements have been made for him to get to the game, hopefully he gets here on time. He's been a great support for myself.
'He's very interested in the players, he's committed to the Under-21s.
'He was very supportive when I was picking the squad and the information about what he may need for obviously two games himself in the summer.
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'We'll look forward to having him here. I've not known him long but he's a very nice guy. We look forward to welcoming him here.
'He's been there whenever I've needed him in terms of on the phone or a message. Same with the rest of the staff. We've got a good relationship.'
On his Young Lions side, ex-Everton player Carsley said: 'It helps that they've got that experience of winning with England. We believe they can. I've got a lot of belief in them.
'They're an exciting team, they've grown as the tournament's gone on.
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Tuchel was Stateside to watch
Should his schedule go to plan, Tuchel will land in Slovakia tomorrow afternoon. He will then be in the stands alongside Nagelsmann, the man he replaced at
Tuchel has been in the US to watch a number of his international stars, combining the trip with a recce ahead of next summer's World Cup there.
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'I'm happy, I'm here and my focus is now on this, it's not on the Club World Cup.
'The highlight was definitely on the pitch against Spain in the quarters, the opening goal. But I am hoping I can add a more special highlight.'
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